Revascularization and Reconstruction of a Near Total Amputation of Foot
Vol. 10 | Issue 2 | August-September 2022 | Page: 44-47 | Latheesh Leo , Akhil X. Joseph
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/jkoa.2022.v10i02.053
Authors: Latheesh Leo [1], Akhil X. Joseph [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Akhil X. Joseph,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: akhilxj@gmail.com
Abstract
Case: A 23-year-old male presented with a history of Road traffic accident, 8 hours post injury. He was diagnosed to have a Type 3C open fracture with near total amputation at the level of distal third of leg (MESS score 10). He underwent tendon repair, neurovascular repair and ex-fix application. On post-op day 5 he developed skin necrosis and underwent an Anterolateral flow-through free flap. 2 months later, after a complete soft tissue recovery, a limb reconstruction system was applied and proximal corticotomy was done, with regular distraction at 1mm/day until limb length was achieved. 11 months post injury he made a complete bony and soft tissue recovery.
Conclusion: Traumatic amputations are more common among the younger population as it is a result of high velocity road traffic accidents. An amputated limb not only physically impairs a patient but is also a psychological hurdle to overcome. Despite a MESS score of 10, in our case study we managed to salvage a foot, that had undergone near total amputation, 8 hours post injury, with a complete soft tissue and bony recovery. With improved survival and functional outcomes of replanted limbs, replantation should be a high priority as opposed to primary amputation in cases of total or subtotal lower extremity amputations.
Keywords: Near Total Amputation Foot, Revascularisation, Reconstruction, Limb Lengthening, Alt Free Fap
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