Temporal trends in major, minor and recurrent lower extremity amputations in people with and without diabetes in Belgium from 2009 to 2018 #ActAgainstAmputation @alpslimb

Important work from Lauwers and coworkers and the Belgian Amputation Group. Key points: Diabetic foot disease is the main reason for lower extremity amputation (LEA).The incidence of major amputations reduced by 45% in diabetics in Belgium.The incidence of minor LEAs in people with diabetes remained stable.The incidence of secondary amputations in people with diabetes remained... Continue Reading →

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