Risks of rigidus: Arthritis boosts hallux reamputation rates

Patients with diabetic neuropathy and hallux rigidus undergoing partial amputation of the hallux are 7.7 times more likely to need reamputation than their counterparts without HR, according to research from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The surgeon-investigators retrospectively analyzed 52 patients with a diabetic foot ulcer or plantar hallux infection who had undergone partial hallux amputation.

Patients with diabetic neuropathy and hallux rigidus undergoing partial amputation of the hallux are 7.7 times more likely to need reamputation than their counterparts without HR, according to research from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The surgeon-investigators retrospectively analyzed 52 patients with a diabetic foot ulcer or plantar hallux infection who had undergone partial hallux amputation.

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Risks of rigidus: Arthritis boosts hallux reamputation rates

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