Chopart's amputation: a 10-year case study.

The purpose of this case study was to review the 10-year outcome of a patient with a history of diabetes, pedal osteomyelitis, and peripheral vascular disease, who underwent a Chopart's amputation of the right foot. Key evaluative elements to consider for long-term success of any amputation include the vascular status of the foot, control of infection, adequate soft tissue coverage, biomechanics associated with amputation, the metabolic challenge of amputation, and the psychosocial consequences linked to loss of a limb. The results of the case study show that Chopart's amputation is an excellent limb salvage surgical option that can achieve beneficial long-term outcomes in properly selected patients.

Analysis of compression forces between varying sizes of cannulated screws versus rail external fixation for treatment of Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture.

This study compared peak compression load in Newtons and stiffness in Newtons/millimeter for varying interfragmental screw sizes versus mini rail external fixation for the surgical treatment of Jones fifth metatarsal fractures. Four groups were included into this study: (1) Jones fracture with external fixation (Orthofix, Inc., McKinney, TX); (2) Jones fracture with 4.

Osteoid osteoma: an uncommon cause of foot pain.

An osteoid osteoma located in the forefoot can be difficult to diagnose, and the diagnosis is frequently delayed. We present a clinical case of a patient with pain, erythema, and swelling of the left forefoot with no history of trauma. Although rarely seen in the metatarsal, osteoid osteoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of foot pain.