Amputation
Diabetic foot ulcer incidence is strongest risk factor for lower-extremity amputation among veterans, study finds
A study of male veterans with diabetes has found that incidence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most powerful independent risk factor for lower‐extremity amputation, representing roughly a tenfold...
Risk factors for amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients identified in new research
Nine “significant” risk factors for lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients have been identified in new research. The meta-analysis of 16 studies taken from Chinese and English data...
Free tissue transfer can be ‘positively life-changing’ for people affected by diabetic foot disease, study finds
A qualitative study which explored the patient experiences of free tissue transfer for reconstruction of diabetic foot disease has reported it can be “positively life-changing” for those affected. Wit...
Specialist podiatrist and lecturer to discuss foot assessment tool at free webinar for healthcare professionals
An experienced podiatrist and lecturer in diabetes care is among the speakers taking part in the EDFN’s upcoming webinar, ‘Upskilling the healthcare workforce in lower limb assessment and treatment’. ...
10-minute home test has ‘key role’ to play in early detection of diabetes-related foot problems
A simple, non-invasive home test that can detect nerve damage early on offers hope to people at risk of developing serious complications such as foot ulcers and amputations and an early death. Neuropa...
Study highlights link between socioeconomic deprivation and amputation risk
A new study has found the likelihood of amputations relating to diabetic foot disease is “inversely proportional” to the index of multiple deprivation. The research, Socioeconomic Deprivation as a Pre...
Study explores main factors affecting surgical level in major amputations
The data of people with foot conditions in diabetes who had major amputations has been analysed in a new study to determine the relevant factors which affected the surgical level of amputation. The re...
Stem cell therapy linked to lower rates of amputation in diabetic foot cases, meta-analysis shows
The use of stem cell therapy has been found to be “significantly” more effective in the treatment of diabetic foot compared to traditional methods, meta-analysis has found. Researchers found that stem...
Role of the podiatrist in amputation prevention under the microscope at EDFN conference
A vascular nurse consultant and consultant diabetologist will explore the value of podiatrists within multidisciplinary teams at this year’s EDFN conference on April 29. Dr Leanne Atkin, from the Mid ...
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