Risk and prevention of reulceration after partial foot amputation.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.fcl.2010.04.006.
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Abstract
Partial foot amputations are frequently performed to salvage significant portions of the lower extremity affected by limb-threatening infection. Once healed, the residual foot is at high risk for reulceration. Careful long-term follow-up and appropriate interventions can lower this risk.
Medical subject headings
- Ambulatory Care
- Ambulatory Care/methods
- Amputation, Surgical
- Amputation, Surgical/rehabilitation
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Foot/complications
- Diabetic Foot/prevention & control
- Diabetic Foot/surgery
- Humans
- Risk Factors
- Secondary Prevention
Anatomy
- foot