transmetatarsal amputation

Surgical Site Infections in Major Lower Limb Amputation – Transmetatarsal Extension (SIMBA-T): an international multicentre audit: study protocol

October 29, 2025

Introduction   Background and rationale In patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI) or diabetes related foot complications, transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is often required to treat serious infection or remove gangrenous digits to promote a healing wound. This is often accompanied by an attempt at revascularisation of the limb. TMA preserves limb length as well…

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