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  • Public Health

Background:

  • The current epidemiological landscape of lower limb amputations is not well-defined.
  • Understanding amputation trends is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine lower extremity amputation rates by age, gender, and level from 2015-2019.
  • To identify primary diagnoses leading to amputation.
  • To analyze post-amputation revision rates.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized German Operation and Procedure Classification System (OPS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes.
  • Data sourced from all German medical institutions (2015-2019).
  • Analysis provided by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis).

Main Results:

  • In 2019, 62,016 lower limb amputations were recorded in Germany.
  • Major amputations decreased by 7.3% (24.2/100,000), while minor amputations increased by 11.8% (67.1/100,000).
  • Peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus were the leading diagnoses, particularly in elderly males.

Conclusions:

  • Lower limb amputations represent a significant ongoing public health concern.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches and patient optimization are essential to mitigate amputation rates.
  • Further research into preventative strategies is warranted.