In the diabetic feet case, what was the surgical procedure performed on the left foot?

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In diabetic feet, removing infected or nonviable tissue is crucial to stop spread and promote healing. When a toe is diseased to the point that tissue and possibly bone are involved, the appropriate action is to amputate the affected toe rather than stop at surface debridement; debridement may leave behind infected tissue or bone, risking ongoing infection. If the fifth toe is the one clearly involved and nonviable, removing the entire toe eliminates the source of infection and supports better outcomes for the rest of the foot. That’s why the left fifth toe was amputated.