Predictors of lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: findings from MEDFUN, a multi-center observational study.

Ejiofor T UgwuOlufunmilayo AdeleyeIbrahim GezawaInnocent OkpeMarcelina EnaminoIgnatius Ezeani

Published in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2019)

We identified duration of ulcer greater than 1 month, PAD, Wagner grade 4 or higher, proteinuria, leucocytosis, wound infection and osteomyelitis as the significant predictors of LEA in patients hospitalized for DFU. Prompt attention to these risk factors may reduce amputation rate among these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
risk factors
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
lower limb
patient reported outcomes
surgical site infection