Reduced Incidence of Lower-Extremity Amputations in People With Diabetes in Scotland

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Authors

Brian Kennon · Southern General Hospital

Graham Leese · Ninewells Hospital

Lynda Cochrane · NHS Tayside

Helen M. Colhoun · NHS Tayside

Sarah H. Wild · NHS Lothian

Duncan Stang · Hairmyres Hospital

Naveed Sattar · University of Strathclyde

Abstract

There has been a significant reduction in the incidence of LEA in persons with diabetes in Scotland between 2004 and 2008, principally explained by a reduction in major amputation.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 35, Issue 12, pp. 2588-2590

DOI: 10.2337/dc12-0511

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