Amputation of the Foot or Toe

This amputation surgery removes a toe, foot, or part of a foot.

Reasons for Procedure

An amputation may be done for:

1. Poor blood flow that cannot be fixed
2. Severe infection
3. Trauma or injury
4. Tumors
5. Problems at birth, such as a foot that has not formed properly

Possible Complications

Problems are rare, but all procedures have some risk. The doctor will go over some problems that could happen, such as:

1. Excess bleeding
2. Problems from anesthesia, such as wheezing or sore throat
3. Infection
4. Blood clots
5. Skin breakdown and swelling of the remaining body part
6. Poor healing that may result in further amputation
7. Feeling pain in the amputated foot or toe or feeling that it is still there

Things that may raise the risk of problems are:

1. Smoking
2. Drinking

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes or obesity

1. What to Expect
2. Prior to Procedure

The surgical team may meet with you to talk about:

1. Anesthesia options
2. Any allergies you may have
3. Current medicines, herbs, and supplements that you take and whether you need to stop taking them before surgery
4. Fasting before surgery, such as avoiding food or drink after midnight the night before
5. Whether you need a ride to and from surgery
6. Tests that will need to be done before surgery, such as images

An incision will be made into the skin of the foot or toe. If needed, the muscles will also be cut. Blood vessels will be tied off or sealed to stop them from bleeding. The bone will then be cut through. The foot or toe will be removed.

Muscle will be pulled over the bone. It will be sutured in place. The skin will be pulled over the muscle. It will be sewn to form a stump. Drains may be inserted into the stump. It will allow blood and fluids to drain from the area in the first few days after surgery. A dressing will be placed over the area.

Journal uses Editorial Tracking System for quality in review process. Editorial Manager is an online manuscript submission, review and tracking systems. Review processing is performed by the editorial board members of Orthopedics & Oncology or outside experts; at least two independent reviewer’s approval followed by editor approval is required for acceptance of any citable manuscript. Authors may submit manuscripts and track their progress through the system.

Journal Considers Research article, Review articles, editorial, letter, case reports, short communications, original articles from leading scientists and scholars around the world in all areas of related to Malignantosteoid, Multilobular tumour of bone, Chondrosarcoma, Chordoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcomaetc., which come under the scope of the journal.

You may submit your manuscript as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at  orthooncol@scholarlymed.com; joo@jpeerreview.org

Regards,

Stella

Editorial Team

Journal of Orthopedic Oncology