SURGICAL opinion varies widely as to the advisability of performing below-knee amputations in limbs that exhibit diminished circulation at the level of amputation. It has been shown that below-knee ...

An amputation is a removal of all or a portion of a limb. A doctor may recommend this surgery approach due to chronic disease or a traumatic injury. Advancements in preventive techniques have meant ...

From the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where rates of diabetes and major amputations are among the highest in the nation, to laboratories where researchers ply cutting-edge technologies aimed at ...

Access to quality, consistent care is imperative for patients with diabetes to maintain their health. Having an ongoing care plan is the best way for patients to avoid complications — one of the most ...

Living with diabetes requires vigilance on many fronts, but perhaps none as crucial as protecting your limbs from amputation. While many focus on monitoring glucose levels, understanding the ...

Diabetes can cause nerve damage and circulation issues. In some cases, this can make a foot or lower leg amputation necessary. However, effective treatment can help prevent this complication. Due to ...

Amputation rates have long been higher in rural America. But in cities, the highest rates are associated with poverty and being Black, a new study shows. Amputation rates have long been higher in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The risk for lower limb amputations for people with diabetes increases with age and for those who smoke or ...