Timing of minor and major amputation in patients with diabetes-related foot ulceration admitted to two public tertiary referral hospitals in Australia.

Sarah M Manewell Sarah Joy AitkenVanessa L NubeAnna M CrawfordMaria I ConstantinoStephen M TwiggHylton B MenzCatherine SherringtonSerene Sulyn Paul

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2022)

Most amputations occurred during the patient's index DFU-related hospital admission. Major amputation during a patient's index admission was associated with more comorbidities and mental health conditions.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
emergency department
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lower limb
primary care
peripheral artery disease
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