Risk factors associated with the recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Diabetic foot ulcers have caused significant medical, economic and social consequences for patients, families and society. With appropriate treatment, many diabetic foot ulcers can heal, temporarily avoiding possible amputation. Unfortunately, even if foot ulcers subside, recurrence is still common. The recurrence of ulcer has brought another physical and psychological trauma to diabetic foot patients who yearn for a better life. Therefore, it may be more useful to evaluate the factors associated with ulcer recurrence in diabetic foot ulcer patients.

Methods

The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were comprehensively searched for prospective or retrospective studies published up to February 1, 2024. All English or Chines

SUBMITTER: Lin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11828396 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature