Level of Lower Limb Amputation

1) Toe amputation- through proximal phalanx

2) Ray- excision of bone through metatarsal bone

3) Transmetatarsal- mid shaft of metatarsal (plantar skin must be healthy becaus incision uses a total plantar flex)


4) Midfoot amputation

a) Linsfranc- disarticulation between metatarsal and tarsal bone
b) Chopart- disarticulation between talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints


5) Ankle level

a) Syme
b) Pirogoff


6) Below knee amputation

a) Burgess Long Posterior flap
b) Skew flap amputation


7) Through knee amputation


8) Above knee amputation


9) Hip disarticulation and hindquarter amputation