Hind Foot amputation

Conservative amputation of the neuropathic foot— The Pirogoff ...



Boyd Amputation -Tibiocalcaneal arthodesis, heel pad preserved.




Modifizierte Pirogoff-Amputation | SpringerLink

( Modifizierte Pirogoff-Amputation | SpringerLink )

Pirgoff Amputation 
Amputation at ankle. part of calcanuem left in the stump , Calcaneum cut vertically. 

Advantages 
long lever arm , self suspension , good proprioception , end wt bearing. 

Disadvantages 
poor cosmesis , too long to use standard foot , no possibility of prosthetic foot fitting 








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