Abstract:Diabetic foot ulcer is a risk factor for amputation. Infection and ischemia in diabetic foot ulcers are common causes of foot amputation. After minimal amputation of the involved lower extremity, precise and cautious application of orthoses and prostheses is very important to recover function of the foot. In this context, several factors including the patient’s general condition, level of amputation, preoperative ability of gait, contracture of adjacent joints, and wound healing potential must be considered. M… Show more
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