Feasibility and Effectiveness of Internal Pedal Amputation of Phalanx or Metatarsal Head in Diabetic Patients with Forefoot Osteomyelitis
The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 07/18/2012
Faglia E et al. – The results of the present study have demonstrated that bone resection with preservation of the soft tissue envelope is feasible in approximately one half of diabetic patients with forefoot osteomyelitis and does not result in any risk of major dehiscence or ulcer recurrence compared with ray or toe amputation.



