Syme amputation

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo below-knee amputation
gptkbp:category orthopedic surgery
lower limb amputation
gptkbp:complication infection
heel pad migration
prosthetic fitting issues
wound healing problems
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1843
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Syme amputation
gptkbp:ICD-10_code 0Y6M0Z0
gptkbp:levelOfAmputation ankle
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_Syme
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
gptkbp:preserves heel pad
weight-bearing ability
gptkbp:requires prosthesis
gptkbp:usedFor removal of foot
treatment of foot infection
treatment of foot tumors
treatment of severe foot trauma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Syme
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6