Systemic vasculitis is associated with a higher risk of lower extremity amputation in patients with severe peripheral arterial occlusive disease: a secondary analysis of a nationwide, population-based health claims database
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-017-3828-9
Abstract: Previous research has shown that diabetes mellitus increases the risk of lower extremity amputation in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease. However, to our knowledge, no studies have investigated whether systemic autoimmune disease, in particular… read more here.
Keywords: extremity amputation; lower extremity; risk lower; disease ... See more keywords
Neurorehabilitation in Adults With Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputation: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1177/15459683211070277
Abstract: Background Most of the current literature around amputation focuses on lower extremity amputation or engineering aspects of prosthetic devices. There is a need to more clearly understand neurobehavioral mechanisms related to upper extremity amputation and… read more here.
Keywords: traumatic upper; neurorehabilitation; amputation; upper extremity ... See more keywords
Resurgence of Diabetes-Related Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputation in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult U.S. Population
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DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1380
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine whether declining trends in lower-extremity amputations have continued into the current decade. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We calculated hospitalization rates for nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (NLEA) for the years 2000–2015 using nationally representative,… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputation; extremity; middle aged ... See more keywords
Lower-Extremity Amputation Trends Among People With Diabetes in a Large Urban Environment
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DOI: 10.2337/dc20-2491
Abstract: Nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations (NLEAs) are a disabling and costly complication of uncontrolled diabetes (1). Factors influencing NLEAs include glycemic control, vascular disease, foot ulcer, and diabetes prevention practices (2,3). Texas has high rates of underinsured… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputation; adults diabetes; nlea rates ... See more keywords
Effects of regional anaesthesia on mortality in patients undergoing lower extremity amputation: A retrospective pooled analysis
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_917_21
Abstract: Background and Aims: Lower extremity amputation (LEA) is a commonly performed surgery and is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. This review compares the impact of anaesthetic technique on 30-day mortality and other perioperative outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; regional anaesthesia; patients undergoing; undergoing lea ... See more keywords