Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).[1] Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not have symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis.
Partial foot amputation (. ) is a common sequel to advanced vascular disease secondary to diabetes and its complications but may also occur due to injury, infection, or birth defect. affects about 2 per 1000 head of population in industrialised countries making it the most common type of amputation surgery.
The foot may be disarticulated at the ankle joint (Syme's amputation) or at the transverse tarsal joint (Chopart's amputation). The tension that develops during the support of body weight is taken up by strong ligaments on the plantar aspect of the tarsus (figs. 17-8 and 17-9).