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Diabetes-Related Extremity Amputation Depression and Distress (DREADD): A Multimethod Study #ActAgainstAmputation @alpslimb @usc_vascular

Diabetes mellitus poses numerous health challenges, among which diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are notably prevalent. Approximately 34% of individuals with type 2 diabetes in the United States will develop a DFU during their lifetime. Alarmingly, about 18% of these cases progress to lower-limb amputations.   While the physical ramifications of such amputations are well-documented, the psychological... Continue Reading →

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In limb-sparing amputations: you leave the cartilage or take the cartilage? Data from our Swiss colleagues #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) presents significant challenges in managing infections and preventing complications. A recent study by our Swiss colleagues sheds light on the comparative outcomes of two surgical approaches: transarticular and transosseous amputations. Study Overview This retrospective comparative study followed 284 patients with DFO, encompassing 543 episodes of minor foot amputations—203 transarticular and 340... Continue Reading →

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