What is it about?
The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for major amputation in diabetic foot patients. And the risk factors were bony invasions, dialysis, GI disorders, hind foot locations, low levels of haemoglobin and elevated fasting blood sugar levels.
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Why is it important?
Diabetic foot is the main cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputation. The development of a diabetic foot ulcer is traditionally considered to result from a combination of peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy and infection. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for major amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Perspectives
Since previous studies to determine the risk factors for major amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers were mainly conducted on a multi-center basis, management protocols for diabetic foot ulcers might vary widely according to hospitals. This study was designed determine the risk factors in patients who were treated using the identical management protocol for this subject.
Dr Sik Namgoong
Korea University
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This page is a summary of: Risk factors for major amputation in hospitalised diabetic foot patients, International Wound Journal, October 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12526.
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