The feasibility of hind foot amputation in selected sarcomas of the foot

J Surg Oncol. 1992 May;50(1):37-41; discussion 41-2. doi: 10.1002/jso.2930500112.

Abstract

The treatment of foot sarcomas is generally a below knee amputation. In selected sarcomas of the forefoot, however, a transtarsal amputation according to Chopart, a calcaneotibial arthrodesis according to Pirogoff, or a supramalleolar amputation according to Syme can be considered the treatment of choice, leading to an optimal functional outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Amputation, Surgical / methods*
  • Chondrosarcoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Fibrosarcoma / surgery
  • Foot Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoma / surgery*
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / surgery