Association of remoteness and ethnicity with major amputation following minor amputation to treat diabetes-related foot disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Minor amputation is commonly needed to treat diabetes-related foot disease (DFD). Remoteness of residence is known to limit access to healthcare and has previously been associated with poor outcomes. The primary aim of this study was to examine the associations between ethnicity and remoteness of residency with the risk of major amputation and death following initial treatment of DFD by minor amputation. A secondary aim was to identify risk factors for major amputation and death following minor amputation to treat DFD.

Research design and methods

This was a retrospective analysis of data from patients who required a minor amputation to treat DFD between 2000 and 2019 at a regional tertiary hospital in Queensland, Australia. Baseline characteristics were collecte

SUBMITTER: Alahakoon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226033 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature