title: Wound healing in lower extremity amputation and a system for amputation prevention.
abstract: As our population ages, a potential exists for increase in lower extremity amputation related to diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease. Besides the financial impact, amputations impose serious consequences on those affected. This article discusses the problem, its effects, care of the amputation sites, and offers support for prevention programs.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Basore
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000451:nursing*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014945:Wound Healing