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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Volume 91 Number 7 369-372 2001
Copyright © 2001 American Podiatric Medical Association

Partial Calcanectomy in the Treatment of Chronic Heel Ulceration

Sean Lehmann, DPM, MHA*, R. Dan Murphy, DPM{dagger} and Lawrence Hodor, DPM{ddagger}

* Member, American College of Healthcare Executives; submitted during first-year residency, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood, CA.
{dagger} Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Chairman, Podiatric Division, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood, CA.
{ddagger} Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Director, Podiatric Medical Education, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood, CA. Mailing address: 212 S. Nevada St, Carson City, NV 89703.

Abstract

Chronic decubitus ulceration of the heels is a common condition encountered by podiatric physicians, especially in diabetic patients. Very often these ulcerations can progress to osteomyelitis of the calcaneus. Many times, this in turn leads to a below-the-knee amputation. A partial calcanectomy is a viable alternative to below-the-knee amputation. A more functional limb both mechanically and cosmetically is achieved, and the morbidity and mortality associated with the calcanectomy is less than with a below-the-knee amputation. A brief overview of the history and outcomes associated with this procedure is outlined and a case utilizing a partial calcanectomy is presented. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 91(7): 369-372, 2001)




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