Forefoot Amputation
Removes the front of the foot when several toes are lost, keeping the heel and walking, in India.
A forefoot (transmetatarsal) amputation for the diabetic foot in India removes the front part of the foot, the toes and the ends of the long foot bones, when infection or tissue loss is too extensive for a smaller removal, while preserving the heel and ankle so that walking, often with special footwear, remains possible. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 22+ years’ experience) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
When a Forefoot Amputation Is Needed
When several toes or rays are lost, or infection crosses the front of the foot, a forefoot amputation can control the problem while keeping a weight-bearing heel. It preserves far more than a leg amputation and is chosen only after smaller options such as ray amputation are not enough.
What to Expect
- The front of the foot is removed under anaesthesia, keeping healthy heel tissue.
- Infection is controlled and the wound managed until it heals.
- The heel and ankle are preserved for weight-bearing.
- A special shoe with a filler supports walking.
- Balance and gait are supported through rehabilitation.
Life After a Forefoot Amputation
- Many people walk again with custom footwear and a toe filler.
- Keeping the heel means a more natural gait than a leg amputation.
- Rehabilitation restores strength and confidence.
- Careful foot protection prevents new wounds.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and it works to keep the heel and ankle wherever possible, because preserving them keeps you walking on your own foot. Reconstruction techniques help create a durable, functional stump.
Prevention Afterward
The remaining foot needs lifelong protection, so structured high-risk foot screening and daily care are essential.
Book a Consultation
Explore the most foot-preserving option. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any extensive foot infection assessed urgently by a qualified specialist.