Chopart Amputation Following Successful Revascularization in a 68-Year-Old Patient
Clinical presentation, surgical treatment and documented healing.
- 01 / Problem
- Clinical presentation
- 02 / Procedure
- Surgical approach
- 03 / Outcome
- Healing & follow-up
Clinical photographs below include wounds and surgical treatment.
01 / CLINICAL PRESENTATION
Problem
A 68-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presented with critical limb ischemia and diabetic foot gangrene. Successful endovascular revascularization (angioplasty) restored adequate blood flow, allowing a limb-salvage procedure instead of a major amputation.
02 / SURGICAL APPROACH
Procedure
A Chopart amputation was performed, removing the toes, metatarsals, and tarsal bones distal to the Chopart joint, while preserving the hindfoot. The wound was closed with primary suturing, achieving stable soft-tissue coverage.
03 / HEALING & FOLLOW-UP
Outcome
The surgical wound healed uneventfully with excellent stump formation. The patient was subsequently fitted with a custom prosthetic device and specialized therapeutic footwear, enabling safe ambulation and preserving functional independence. This case illustrates how timely revascularization combined with a well-planned Chopart amputation can provide durable limb salvage and restore mobility in patients with diabetic foot disease.
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