Analysis Of Oklahoma Amputation Trends and Identification of Risk Factors to Target Areas For Limb Preservation Interventions

Using Oklahoma ’s hospital discharge data, the lower limb amputation rate was found to have nearly doubled in 12 years. Factors significantly associated with amputation include American Indian and Black race, unmarried social status, no insurance, and geography. There is an urgent need to implement limb preserva tion programs in Oklahoma.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kelly Kempe, Juell Homco, Wato Nsa, Marianna Wetherill, Martina Jelley, Blake Lesselroth, Todd Hasenstein, Peter R. Nelson Source Type: research