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Restoration of Walking Ability With Syme's Ankle Disarticulation
Michael S. Pinzur
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Abstract
Ankle disarticulation is a function sparing amputation level used primarily in the treatment of diabetic foot infection and gangrene secondary to peripheral vascular disease. It also has a valuable role in amputation surgery because of trauma, when combined with a dynamic response, or energy-storing, prosthetic foot.