“I was trying to look after myself, but I really wasn’t”: Understanding patient’s perspectives on risk factors for lower extremity amputations

Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) as a result of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cause considerable morbidity, mortality, and burden on the healthcare system. LEAs are thought to be preventable, yet the rate ...

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - December 12, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Marcelle Ben chmo, Lisa Matricciani, Saravana Kumar and Kristin Graham Tags: Research Source Type: research