The effect of rurality on the risk of primary amputation is amplified by race

Primary amputation (ie, without attempted revascularization) is a devastating complication of peripheral artery disease. Racial disparities in primary amputation have been described; however, rural disparities have not been well investigated. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of rurality on risk of primary amputation and to explore the effect of race on this relationship.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - January 17, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Samantha Danielle Minc, Philip P. Goodney, Ranjita Misra, Dylan Thibault, Gordon Stephen Smith, Luke Marone Source Type: research