Chopart, François

Chopart, François

(shō-par′) Fr. surgeon, 1743–1795.

Chopart amputation

Disarticulation at the midtarsal joint.

Chopart joint

The union of the remainder of the tarsal bones with the calcaneus and talus.

Chopart,

François, French surgeon, 1743-1795. Chopart amputation - amputation through the midtarsal joint. Synonym(s): mediotarsal amputationChopart ankle dislocationChopart articulationChopart braceChopart fractureChopart joint - the synovial joints which act as a unit in allowing the front of the foot to pivot relative to the back of the foot about the longitudinal axis of the foot. Synonym(s): transverse tarsal jointChopart osseous joint injuryChopart partial foot prosthesis