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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

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What is the name of the amputation through the tarsometatarsal junction?

Lisfranc
Chopart's
Syme’s
Krukenberg

Explanation

Answer: A - The amputation through the tarsometatarsal junction is called Lisfranc amputation.

Amputation through tarsal to anterior tibial insertion is called Chopart's amputation.

Ankle disarticulation with attachment of heel pad to distal end of tibia is called as Syme’s amputation.
Krukenburg is a reconstructive procedure for below-elbow amputation by splitting the stump longitudinally into radial and ulnar rays.

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