What is a 5th ray amputation?

Page 1. The traditional partial fifth ray amputation technique for treatment of wounds isolated to the fifth toe and metatarsal phalangeal joint (MPJ) area involves removal of the fifth toe and metatarsal head.

What is left first ray amputation?

A partial first ray amputation, an amputation at any level of the hallux or first metatarsal, is a common limb salvage procedure in many of these diabetic patients.

How do you do a ray amputation toe?

Essential Steps

  1. Noninvasive vascular testing suggesting healing of toe amputation is likely.
  2. Perform the skin incision (shape varies between toes; refer to variations).
  3. Divide all attached tendons.
  4. Elevate the periosteum to the level of the amputation.
  5. Divide the bone.
  6. Close the skin without tension.

What is a ray amputation?

Ray amputation, which involves the excision of the toe and part of the metatarsal, provides a more viable option of ensuring an adequate surgical debridement of the septic margins.

What is right first ray amputation?

Partial first-ray resections are used to help salvage the foot and maintain bipedal ambulation. Losing the first metatarsophalangeal joint has biomechanical consequences that lead to further foot deformities and result in more proximal amputations of the ipsilateral limb, such as a transmetatarsal amputation.

What is a third ray amputation?

Ray amputation The removal of a single metatarsal in the middle of the foot (ie, the second, third, or fourth metatarsal) results in a V-shaped wedge, which again maintains good function.

Can you walk on a broken 5th metatarsal?

You can walk on your injured foot as much as your pain allows. You should gradually stop using the supportive shoe over three to five weeks, as your pain settles. Most base of 5th metatarsal injuries heal without any problems. However, it may take several months for your symptoms to settle completely.

Is the 5th metatarsal a weight bearing bone?

The fifth metatarsal (MT) is not an important bone for weight bearing and as such does not need to be immobilised in a plaster. The foot is likely to be bruised and swollen. You may wish to limit the time spent on your feet to start with.

Is a ray resection and amputation?

The indications for ray resection are ischemic necrosis involving the metacarpal, severe dysfunction of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) and amputations at the level of the proximal phalanx (6, 7).