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What does amp of the 2nd toe alone cause
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results in the hallux going into a valgus position and hitting the 3rd digit
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How should tendons and nerves be sectioned for an amp
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after gentle traction, they should be allowed to retract proximally
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With first MPJ amps; why is it important to suture the flexor/extensor and intrinsics over the met head
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to prevent retraction of the sesamoids to stabilize the first ray, the cartilage of the met head should also be removed
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Why is a lisfranc amputation fallen out of favor (amping at the met cune joint rather then a TMA that leaves the proximal mets)
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results in severe equinus unless the ext are transferred into the cuneiforms. Unopposed pull of the post tib.
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With a midfoot amputation (Choparts), what tendon must be anchored
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TA can be secured into the neck of the talus. Or Also extensor transfer to talus and ankle fusion. Also TAL. Creates an unstable heel, consider ankle fusion.
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What is a pirogoff amp
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remove the distal tibia and everything distal to the posterior calc. Then the posterior calc is rotated up into the ankle joint area. Boyd is similar but retains more of the calcaneus
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Symes amputation
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bone cut is made removing the distal tibia, tip of the fibula and everything distal to that
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