Extremity amputations in warri, South-South Nigeria.

201212 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

DO Odatuwa-Omagbemi · Delta State University

Abstract

Diabetic foot disease was the most important indication for amputation in this study. Rigorous public enlightenment on the prevention and effective treatment of diabetes will reduce the incidence of lower limb amputations in this environment.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 14-24

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