Amputations in the diabetic foot.
Foot amputation in the diabetic population can help maintain a patient's independent ambulation and function. Such surgery requires diligence of the surgeon and a watchful eye for the development of early and long-term complications. Careful adherence to the listed healing parameters can assist the surgeon in achieving healing rates of above 90%.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012775:Shoes