Forefoot amputation in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors:
- Kaj Erik KläborgoKKKaj Erik Kläborgo
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Orthopaedica
- Vol. 58 (4) , 394-397
Abstract
Five patients with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis underwent transmetatarsal amputation. Operative indications were severe pain on walking, marked deformity of the forefoot, and no effect of conservative treatment. After a median follow-up time of 7(1-12) years, 4 patients had no pain, all patients could wear normal shoes, and the gait was significantly improved without imbalance.Keywords
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