Table 1 Demographic, clinical and operative characteristics

Male sex

19 (79.2%)

–

Age at surgery

68 years

12

BMI

30

5.7

Presence of prior hallux valgus

18 (75%)

–

Use of prosthetic device

0 (0%)

–

Round shape of first metatarsal head

17 (70.8%)

–

Ulceration 3rd toe

9 (37.5%)

–

  Time interval to amputation

17.9 months

11.9

Ulceration 1st toe

7 (29.2%)

–

  Time interval to amputation

21.7 months

11.6

Left operation site

9 (37.5%)

–

Indication for surgery

  Osteomyelitis

21 (87.5%)

–

  Deep soft tissue infection

2 (8.3%)

–

Preservation of first metatarsal bone

15 (62.5%)

–