Can Chinese herbal medicine reduce amputation events of diabetic foot ulcers? A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Review question / Objective: We will search, with no time restrictions, electronic databases, contact with authors, trial registers, or grey literature. Condition being studied: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are one of the serious complications of diabetes; these ulcers develop in about 15-25% of patients with d i a b e t e s. I n a d d i t i o n , 2 8 %-8 9 % o f amputations performed for nontraumatic INPLASY 1