Reamputation in patients with diabetic-related minor amputations who underwent physical therapy during their hospitalization. A single-facility retrospective cohort study
Abstract:Background: Diabetic foot lesions are a major cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations; they can interfere with daily life, reduce physical function and lower a patient’s quality of life. Physical therapy is necessary to prevent such social disadvantage. Patients at high risk of reamputation may require physical therapy to prevent reamputation. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the factors that influence re-amputation in patients with minor amputations who were treated with physical therapy durin… Show more
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