Astragalectomy

Astragalectomy (astragalectomy) is a surgical operation in which the talus (astragal) bone is removed. Depending on the degree of damage, astragalectomy is performed to treat diseases such as arthrosis, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, etc.

The talus is one of the largest bones in the foot and is located in the front of the foot, next to the ankle joint. It plays an important role in supporting and stabilizing the foot. Removal of the talus may cause some changes in gait, but this is not a serious problem since its functions can be compensated by other bones of the foot and leg.

In the case of surgical intervention, at the first stage of the operation, a skin incision is made, then the joint capsule is cut. Next, the talus bone is removed and the bone tissue is processed. After the bone is removed, the edges of the wound are sutured. The skin is then sutured.

Recovery after astragalectomy can take from several weeks to several months, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient’s body. In the postoperative period, it is recommended to maintain a rest regime, wear special shoes and take medications prescribed by the doctor.

It is important to note that astragalectomy is a last resort and should only be performed when other treatments have failed.

Astragalectomy

Previously, a patient with gangrene of the big toes was seen by a surgeon only when problems with blood circulation developed or complications from infection began. Today, gangrene of the lower extremities is diagnosed much earlier - this disease is detected on average at stage zero. Astragalectomy is called the operation of choice for the surgical treatment of severe forms of gangrene. This operation is also used in the treatment of advanced diabetic foot, recurrent gangrene and its causes - trophic ulcers. Which patients need astragalectomy? Astragalectomy can now be performed not only in large cities, but also in medical institutions of more modest size, where there is no possibility of complex reconstructive operations involving the fixation of biologically compatible structures and bone allografts. * **1. Severe stages of diabetic angiopathy** The main and main methods of surgery for complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus depend on the stage of the disease. A key aspect of this method is the foot amputation procedure. If conservative treatment does not provide results, then the issue of removing the entire limb or part of it is decided. In the early stages of the disease, conservative methods are used