News tagged with limb salvage


Good long-term limb salvage for diabetic foot patients

(HealthDay) -- For patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), long-term limb salvage is favorable; however, long-term survival remains poor, particularly for those with peripheral artery disease (PAD) or chronic ...

Diabetes created Jul 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can a sensor prevent diabetic foot amputation?

In the global effort to prevent diabetic foot amputations, one of the most effective tools is a fairly simple, comfortable boot.

Diabetes created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0