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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Digital amputation, 2. An incision is made along the inter digital space ascending ~5cm proximally. Another incision is made along the coronary band and undermined till a skin flap is created that connects the initial incision made in the interdigital space. either 3. Obstetric wire (Gigli wire) is placed in the interdigital space. The wire is used to cut through the distal third of the first phalanx or the proximal 1/3 of the second phalanx. Interdigital fat and necrotic tissue are removed and blood vessels are ligated using absorbable material., Digital Amputation ???? 1. Ideally the area should be clipped, and foot should be cleaned of dirt and faeces followed by application of an antiseptic solution (chlorohexidine) should be used to prepare the site., 1. Ideally the area should be clipped, and foot should be cleaned of dirt and faeces followed by application of an antiseptic solution (chlorohexidine) should be used to prepare the site. ???? 2. An incision is made along the inter digital space ascending ~5cm proximally. Another incision is made along the coronary band and undermined till a skin flap is created that connects the initial incision made in the interdigital space., 3. An alternative is amputation by disarticulation, where the joint above the infection is located and a knife/scalpel is used to break down the interarticular ligaments and joint capsule. The digt is then removed. Remember to traumatise the articular cartillage of the proximal bone to encourage fibrosis and spead up healing. remember to check 3. Obstetric wire (Gigli wire) is placed in the interdigital space. The wire is used to cut through the distal third of the first phalanx or the proximal 1/3 of the second phalanx. Interdigital fat and necrotic tissue are removed and blood vessels are ligated using absorbable material., 3. An alternative is amputation by disarticulation, where the joint above the infection is located and a knife/scalpel is used to break down the interarticular ligaments and joint capsule. The digt is then removed. Remember to traumatise the articular cartillage of the proximal bone to encourage fibrosis and spead up healing. remember to check 4. Be sure to check the cut/articular surface to ensure that it is healthy. If it isn't, you should either amputate higher up; proceed to perform a DDFT removal; or fuse the joints (if severe consider culling), 4. Be sure to check the cut/articular surface to ensure that it is healthy. If it isn't, you should either amputate higher up; proceed to perform a DDFT removal; or fuse the joints (if severe consider culling) lastly 5. The skin flap is sutured closed using 2-3 nylon/prolene in a horizontal mattress suture pattern. If the site can't be closed, it is bandaged., 2. An incision is made along the inter digital space ascending ~5cm proximally. Another incision is made along the coronary band and undermined till a skin flap is created that connects the initial incision made in the interdigital space. either 3. An alternative is amputation by disarticulation, where the joint above the infection is located and a knife/scalpel is used to break down the interarticular ligaments and joint capsule. The digt is then removed. Remember to traumatise the articular cartillage of the proximal bone to encourage fibrosis and spead up healing.