Outcome and disability of diabetic patients with foot ulcers

[摘要] Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate major risk factors and management outcome of diabetic foot ulcers in order to prevent amputation. Study design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Place and duration: This study was conducted in Department of Surgery, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi and Department of Orthopaedics, Hamdard University Hospital, Karachi from January, 2008 to September, 2010. Patient and Methods: A total of 88 patients, mean age 62.1.

[学科分类] 外科医学