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A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING DIABETIC FOOT AT AMRITA, INDIA’S LARGEST DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE CENTRE

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications

Source : The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications, Volume 5, Issue 1, Number 2 (2013)

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : General Surgery

Verified : Yes

Year : 2013

Abstract : Diabetic patients have a ten times higher risk of amputation when compared with non-diabetic persons. Furthermore, the prevalence of amputation varies between countries. This study aims to review the experience from a limb salvage centre on diabetic major amputations in India. Around 10.5% of patients underwent major amputations due to diabetic foot problems. Necrotizing fasciitis was the most common cause for above knee amputation. Postoperative mortality due to major amputation was 14.7%, being higher in patients with above knee amputations.

Cite this Research Publication : A. Kumar C. Jain, Varma, D. Ajit Kumar, Mangalanandan, D., and Kumar, D. Harish, “A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING DIABETIC FOOT AT AMRITA, INDIA’S LARGEST DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE CENTRE”, The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013.

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