Risk of Ipsilateral Reamputation Following an Incident Toe Amputation Among U.S. Military Veterans With Diabetes, 2005-2016.

Alyson J Littman Chin-Lin TsengAndrew TimmonsKathryn MooreGregory LandryJoseph M CzernieckiJeffrey RobbinsEdward J Boyko

Published in: Diabetes care (2020)

Nearly one-third of individuals require reamputation following an initial toe amputation, although risks of subsequent major ipsilateral amputation have decreased over time. Nevertheless, risks remain particularly high for AAs and vary substantially geographically.

Keyphrases

lower limb
peripheral artery disease
cardiovascular disease
human health
type diabetes
glycemic control
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance