22/10/2025
🦶 FOOT PATHOLOGIES IN FOCUS
📌 Today’s topic: Chronic Osteomyelitis & Transmetatarsal Amputation
Chronic osteomyelitis is a persistent infection of the bone, commonly caused by bacteria and often associated with poorly healing wounds – especially in diabetic foot syndrome. If left untreated, it can lead to progressive bone destruction and serious complications.
➡️ In advanced cases, a transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is required. This procedure removes part of the forefoot to eliminate infected or necrotic tissue while preserving as much function as possible.
🧠 But surgery alone is not enough. What comes after is just as important.
🔄 Physiotherapy and targeted exercise therapy are critical for restoring balance and achieving a functional, stable gait pattern after surgery.
👣 After an amputation, the body’s biomechanics shift. Without active rehabilitation, patients face increased risks of imbalance, falls, and overuse injuries. That’s why a structured rehab program should focus on:
* Balance and proprioception training
* Gait re-education and coordination
* Strengthening of the foot, lower limbs and core muscles
* Functional mobility and walking endurance
Together with orthopedic support (e.g., custom footwear and insoles), physiotherapy enables patients to regain independence and walking ability in daily life.
📣 Our message:
Recovery doesn’t end with the amputation – it begins there. Physiotherapy and movement are essential tools to restore function and improve long-term quality of life.
