83 year old male, Type I Diabetes, end stage renal disease, living independently who was told he needed a below knee amputation. The patient had a failed popliteal to dorsalis pedis artery bypass graft. An attempt at endovascular repair also failed. The patient came for a second opinion. A second at endovascular repair was successful. The patient had a transmetarsal amputation which healed. He continued to live on his own for another 4 years, enjoying his life with both legs.
83 year old male, Type I Diabetes, end stage renal disease, living independently who was told he needed a below knee amputation.
Presentation at Charring Cross Meeting London 2015
67 year old male, type1 diabetic, with painful ulceration at the tip of the second toe. Patient did not toe amputation.