Diabetic Hand Infections: Factors at Presentation Influencing Amputation and Number of Surgical Procedures

Conclusion In the present study, we found that infection with Gram-negative organisms is significantly related to the need for multiple surgical procedures. A delay in presentation can influence the risk of amputation as well as multiple procedures. Institution of early appropriate care is important to get a good outcome.PMID:34667513 | PMC:PMC8515347 | DOI:10.1055/s-0041-1735421

Source: Hand Surgery - October 20, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Sanjai Ramkumar Madhu Periasamy Praveen Bhardwaj R Ravindra Bharathi Monusha Mohan S Raja Sabapathy Source Type: research