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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Surgical Oncology and Podiatry

Background:

  • Diabetic foot ulcers affect millions with type 2 diabetes mellitus, often leading to recurrent ulcers and lower-limb amputations.
  • Nontraumatic, minor amputations, while necessary, can represent a significant psychological burden for patients with diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in depressive symptoms following minor, nontraumatic amputations in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • To assess the impact of these amputations on patient mental health using validated screening tools.

Main Methods:

  • A multimethod study combining semi-structured interviews (n=12) and a retrospective cohort analysis (n=20).
  • Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus underwent minor, nontraumatic amputations (toe or ray resection).
  • Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scores were collected pre- and post-surgery (within 30 days) and analyzed using the Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in depressive symptoms was observed post-amputation, with 90% (18 of 20) of patients showing higher PHQ-9 scores.
  • Mean PHQ-9 scores increased from 3.65 pre-amputation to 12.35 post-amputation (P=.0001).
  • Nontraumatic amputations can be psychologically distressing, contributing to diabetes-related extremity amputation depression.

Conclusions:

  • Minor, nontraumatic amputations in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are associated with a significant increase in depressive symptoms.
  • Routine mental health screening (pre- and post-amputation) and referral are crucial for patients undergoing such procedures.
  • Integrating mental health professionals into multidisciplinary limb preservation teams is recommended to manage diabetes-related distress.