A case-control study of the risk factors for toe amputation in a diabetic population.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2003
Abstract
Toe amputations are becoming more prevalent in the diabetic population. To prevent toe amputations, those individuals with the highest risk must be identified prior to developing a precipitating event. There are obvious risk factors for toe amputations, such as digital deformity, diabetic neuropathy, and ischemia. Other, less obvious, systemic comorbidities may be linked to toe amputations. This study also shows that gender plays a significant role as a risk factor for toe amputation. A foot infection, foot abscess, osteomyelitis, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy were also significant risk factors for toe amputations. This suggests a significant relationship between these complications and comorbidities that put these individuals at a higher risk for toe amputations.
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
19
Last Page
21
ISSN
1534-7346
Published In/Presented At
Carlson, T., & Reed, J. F., 3rd (2003). A case-control study of the risk factors for toe amputation in a diabetic population. The international journal of lower extremity wounds, 2(1), 19–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534734603002001004
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15866823
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article