Re-amputation in patients with diabetes-related minor amputations who underwent physical therapy during their hospitalization

Abstract Background Diabetes-related foot lesions are a major cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations and are associated with a high re-amputation rate. Lesions can cause hindrance in activities of daily living, reduce physical function, and lower a patient’s quality of life. Physical therapy...

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Main Authors: Shinsuke Imaoka, Koji Sato, Masahide Furukawa, Minoru Okita, Toshio Higashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00454-y