Category Archives: Amputation and Rehabilitation

diabetic foot issues I

 Patients with diabetes can have multiple medical issues, including renal ,ocular, cardiac ,neurologic and musculoskeletal problems.   This is a following block will discuss the foot and ankle problems encountered in long-term diabetics.   As you may know, diabetes is characterized … Continue reading

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Amputations

Amputations have historically been caused by trauma, war wounds or infection and amputation of an injured limb was the only way to save a patients life.  Current aggressive management of trauma and infection has eliminated the need for many amputations, and … Continue reading

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