Journal article
Diabetes: foot ulcers and amputations.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Diabetic foot ulceration is full-thickness penetration of the dermis of the foot in a person with diabetes. Severity is classified using the Wagner system, which grades it from 1 to 5. The annual incidence of ulcers among people with diabetes is 2.5-10.7% in resource-rich countries, and the annual incidence of amputation for any reason is 0.25-1.8%.
METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the …
Authors
Hunt D
Journal
Clinical evidence, Vol. 2009, ,
ISSN
1462-3846