Lower Extremity Amputations in At-Risk Patients: A Focus on Tissue Viability and Function in the Compromised Limb.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2019.02.011
Abstract: Amputations distal to the ankle joint are commonly performed in efforts to preserve a limb. Thorough examination of lower extremity biomechanics, patient functional status, and patient goals must be used to help prevent reulceration and… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputations; limb; risk patients ... See more keywords
Changes in rates of vascular procedure types and lower extremity amputations in Finland for 2007-2017 inclusive, a population cohort study of 69,523 revascularizations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.10.039
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Since 2000 the numbers of both open and endovascular revascularization procedures have increased. Despite these increases, the number of major lower extremity amputations (LEAs) has remained relatively constant. The aim of the present study… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputations; 2017 inclusive; 2007 2017 ... See more keywords
Population‐Based Secular Trends in Lower Extremity Amputations for Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease: IP215.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.194
Abstract: Fig 1. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or diabetes-related lower extremity amputations (minor or major) in Ontario, Canada. Inter-Society Consensus II D Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease Achieves Equivalent Long-Term Outcomes ComparedWith Surgical Bypass Joshua Gabel, Roger Tomihama,… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputations; disease; peripheral artery ... See more keywords
Managed care for reducing lower extremity amputations in Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.1142
Abstract: There is limited evidence on the effect of organizational arrangements on foot complications in diabetes. We evaluated the effectiveness of different organizational arrangements in the delivery of care for the reduction of lower extremity amputations… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputations; systematic review; organizational arrangements ... See more keywords
Prevalence and determinants of lower extremity amputations among type I and type II diabetic patients: A multicenter‐based study
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13935
Abstract: The incidence of diabetes‐related lower‐extremity complications is increasing globally, yet the condition in developing countries, particularly those in sub‐Saharan Africa, is unclear. This study determined the prevalence and determinants of lower extremity amputations among type… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; prevalence; extremity amputations; diabetic patients ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Determinants of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Lower Extremity Amputations in Three Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/7132861
Abstract: Background The occurrence and complications of diabetes are increasing worldwide. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity amputations in three selected tertiary hospitals in Ghana. Methods A cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity amputations; foot ulcers; foot ... See more keywords
Diabetes-Related Lower Extremity Amputations in Romania: Patterns and Changes between 2015 and 2019
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010557
Abstract: Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are a feared complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Here we evaluated the recent trends in DM-related LEAs in Romania. We collected data from a national database regarding minor and major LEAs… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; number leas; 2015 2019; diabetes related ... See more keywords
Analysis of the factors affecting mortality after non-traumatic major lower extremity amputations
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DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2022.22096
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic factors affecting mortality after major lower extremity amputations in patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease. Methods: For this retrospective study, 484 patients… read more here.
Keywords: time; lower extremity; mortality; extremity amputations ... See more keywords