In addition to lifestyle variables being associated with lower limb amputation risk, the risk for amputations was higher for older adults, men and those who were divorced. Data were derived from ...

Wheelock, 4 in his study of 428 diabetic patients (all in older age groups) who underwent transmetatarsal amputation, indicates that age apparently makes a marked difference in prognosis.

Lower limb amputation is a significant medical procedure that can drastically affect a person's mobility and quality of life. The rehabilitation process following an amputation is crucial for ...

It is common to get phantom limb sensation or pain after amputation. It might feel like your limb is still there. These sensations vary from person to person. Some people feel pain such as tingling, ...

[19,25,28,34,35,36,37,38] Partial foot amputations provide a better option for limb salvage, limb function, and the management of chronic and nonhealing foot wounds.

Kwaah noted that the amputation risks were estimated based on just over 2.5 years of follow-up on average in the TriNetX database. The analysis was conducted using propensity matching to create ...

According to Mr Hatters, diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic limb amputation in Tasmania. "The incidence of amputations in Tasmania is increasing due to the diabetes epidemic.