An overview of risk factors for diabetic foot amputation: An observational, single-centre, retrospective cohort study

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Introduction: Not only are early detection and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers important, but also acknowledging potential risk factors for amputation gives clinicians a considerable advantage in preventing amputations. Amputations impact both healthcare services and the physical and mental health of patients. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: The sample for this study was patients with diabetic foot ulcers who were treated by the diabetic foot council at our hospital between 2005 and 2020. A total of 32 risk factors for amputation were identified and investigated among 518 patients. Results: Our univariate analysis showed that 24 of 32 defined risk factors were statistically significant. In the multivariate analysis using the Cox regression model, seven risk factors remained statistically significant. The risk factors most significantly associated with amputation were Wagner grading, abnormal peripheral arteries, hypertension, high thrombocyte levels, low haematocrit levels, hypercholesterolaemia and male sex, respectively. The most common cause of death in patients with diabetes who have undergone amputation is cardiovascular disease, followed by sepsis. Conclusion: To enable optimum treatment of patients with diabetic foot ulcers it is important for physicians to be aware of the amputation risk factors, and thus avoid amputations. Correcting risk factors, using suitable footwear and routinely inspecting feet are crucial factors for preventing amputations in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

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Yuzuguldu, B., Zengin, B., Simsir, I. Y., & Cetinkalp, S. (2023). An overview of risk factors for diabetic foot amputation: An observational, single-centre, retrospective cohort study. TouchREVIEWS in Endocrinology, 19(1), 85–93. https://doi.org/10.17925/EE.2023.19.1.85

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