Diabetes and lower extremity amputation - rehabilitation pathways and outcomes at a regional hospital
CONCLUSION: Over half the amputations were associated with DM, which was also a risk factor for multiple amputations. Although referral and attendance for physiotherapy were very poor, mobility in those who attended was excellent, indicating a dire need to improve hospital referral pathways.PMID:34515432
Source: South African Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: P Manickum S S Ramklass T E Madiba Source Type: research
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