Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rate of lower limb amputation in Veterans.

Kierra Jean Falbo Nicole R WalkerAmber L WacekJuan E CaveMatthew D SauerbreyAmy A GravelyMary E MatsumotoJohn M Looft

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2024)

Increased rates of amputation and wounds in Veterans following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely due to disruption of care, lifestyle changes, and other pandemic-related factors. Awareness of COVID-19-related negative health effects is imperative for health care providers to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and alternate models for care delivery for amputation and preventative care as part of disaster response.

Keyphrases

lower limb
healthcare
coronavirus disease
palliative care
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quality improvement
affordable care act
metabolic syndrome
pain management
cardiovascular disease
peripheral artery disease
weight loss
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