Multiple Choice
A Symes amputation is described as
A) an ankle disarticulation procedure.
B) a resection of the 3rd,4th,and 5th metatarsals and digits.
C) removal of between 20% and 50% of the tibial length.
D) removal of less than 30% of the femoral length.
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