Proportionate mortality following dysvascular partial foot amputation and how this compares to transtibial amputation: a systematic review.

Proportionate mortality has not changed in recent years. These results are comparable to a previous systematic review that included studies published before 31 December 2015.Implications for rehabilitationIt is important to ensure data describing mortality in the years following dysvascular partial foot or transtibial amputation is up to date and accurate.Evidence about proportionate mortality has not changed in recent years and the results are comparable to previous systematic reviews.Data describing mortality outcomes can be used in decision aids that support conversations about the choice of amputation level.