Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) involves surgical removal of a part of the foot that includes the metatarsals. Metatarsals are the five bones located between the ankle and toes in each foot. TMA is a relatively common operation performed to treat a severely infected foot or a foot with lack of oxygen supply (ischemic).

Apr 6, 2025 · Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is surgery to remove all or part of your forefoot. You may need TMA if you have a severe injury or infection, or poor blood flow to your foot. How do I prepare for surgery? Your surgeon will talk to you about how to prepare for surgery.

Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgery to remove part of your foot. You may need a TMA if you have poor blood flow to your foot or a severe infection. A toe amputation is a surgery to remove one or more toes. When you leave the hospital, your incision is most often closed with stitches or staples.

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May 30, 2023 · The first step in a transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is to make a curved fish-mouth incision just proximal to the infected tissue of the foot (see the image below). The incision runs from...

Oct 18, 2016 · Careful attention to surgical principles specifically designed to optimize healing, preserve foot function, and avoid recurrent wound breakdown is the focus of our TMA and Lisfranc amputation protocols, which are presented in this chapter.

The transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is an aggressive amputation that eliminates a large amount of diseased tissue but allows for a functional foot that does not require a prosthetic or specialized shoe. Although the foot is functional, some activities such as running or walking for long periods of time may not be possible.

Today TMA is performed at various metatarsal lengths to treat a wide range of pathologies. The primary indication for TMA is the presence of a nonviable distal forefoot.

6 days ago · A trans metatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or more metatarsal bones in the foot. Metatarsal bones are the long bones in the middle part of the foot, and a transmetatarsal amputation typically involves the removal of the metatarsal heads and corresponding toes.

Originally discussed in the literature by Bernard and Huete in 1855 for the treatment of trench foot, and subsequently employed by McKittrick in 1949 to address diabetic infections and gangrene, the transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) has evolved to treat a wider variety of pathologies. 1,2 Surgeons now perform this procedure at varied metatarsal l...