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The Symes amputation can be one of the best amputation of the lower extremity. When it is done right, it creates an excellent end-bearing stump and allows for a functionally most satisfactory prosthesis. When is is done badly, the procedure is useless and the patient must be amputated at a higher level. Problems include posterior migration of the heel pad, skin slough, and a distal flair that leads to a bulky and thus non-cosmetically pleasing prosthesis.
Additional Information
In the past, the Symes amputation was less used for ischemic limbs because of poor wound healing at this level. However, newer techniques for determination of tissue perfusion such as Doppler ultrasound measurement of segmental blood pressures, radioactive xenon clearance tests, and transcutaneous oxygen measurements have significantly increased the success rate of the Symes amputation in these limbs.
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