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  • Endocrinology and Public Health
  • Diabetology
  • Vascular Medicine

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  • Diabetic foot wounds represent a major public health concern, contributing to 10% of hospitalizations.
  • Diabetic patients face a 10-30 times higher risk of amputation compared to the general population.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the scope and characteristics of diabetic foot amputations.
  • To analyze the contributing factors and outcomes of diabetic foot amputations.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study of 25 diabetic patients revealed high rates of arterial disease (100%), neuropathy (96%), and mixed foot conditions (80%).
  • Poor glycemic control (64%) and osteitis (52%) were prevalent, with 92% of patients classified at high risk for amputation.
  • Leg amputations affected 46% of patients, and a 4% mortality rate was recorded.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the critical need for improved diabetes management to prevent severe complications like foot amputations.
  • Highlights the link between uncontrolled diabetes, vascular/neurological issues, and limb loss, emphasizing preventative strategies.