Predictors of lower extremity amputation among patients with diabetic foot ulcer in a tertiary health facility in North Central Nigeria

Predictors of lower extremity amputation among patients with diabetic foot ulcer in a tertiary health facility in North Central Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: Diabetic foot ulcer is a complication of diabetes mellitus of great public health importance. It has the potential of leading to the dreaded sequelae of lower extremity amputation. This outcome is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, hence the need to explore its predic...

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Main Authors: M Enamino, G Odoh, J N Uwakwe, F H Puepet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
amputation
neuropathy
osteomyelitis
Online Access:http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2018;volume=27;issue=1;spage=92;epage=96;aulast=Enamino;type=0

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