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