Abstract
Amputation of the lower extremity is more frequent in diabetic patients than in the general population. Causative factors include foot deformities, neuropathy, dysvascularity, infection, and gangrene. A grading and treatment program is outlined for aid in treating the lesions that develop in these feet.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amputation, Surgical
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Diabetes Complications*
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Diabetes Mellitus / therapy
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Diabetic Neuropathies / diagnosis
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Diabetic Neuropathies / surgery
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Foot Diseases / diagnosis
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Foot Diseases / etiology*
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Foot Diseases / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Compliance
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Patient Participation
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Shoes