Background and aims The study aimed at determining prevalence and risk factors (RFs) of
diabetic lower limb amputations (LLAs). Methods Electronic databases including PubMed …

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for Amputees: Current Implants, Techniques, and Future Directions : JBJS Reviews JBJS …

Background Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a leading cause of global
hospitalisation, amputation and disability burdens; yet, the epidemiology of the DFD burden …

Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for lower
limb amputation in a specialist foot clinic‐based setting. Methods. A retrospective …

Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is implicated in up to 50% of diabetes-related
foot ulcers (DFU) and significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in this population …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant international health concern affecting more than 387
million individuals. A diabetic person has a 25% lifetime risk of developing a diabetic foot …

OBJECTIVE Ethnic minorities with diabetes typically have lower rates of cardiovascular
outcomes and higher rates of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared with whites …

Questions: Can rules be developed to predict the risk of non-use of prostheses by people
with lower limb amputation following discharge from rehabilitation? Are these clinical …

Chronic wounds cost the Australian health system at least US $2· 85 billion per year. Wound
care services in Australia involve a complex mix of treatment options, health care sectors …

Introduction The risk of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, and is particularly high in
Indigenous Australians. Complicated foot infection is one of the most common sequelae of …