Morbidity due to Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetics have a 15 to 20% higher risk of developing foot ulcers. Out of these 15% ulcers lead to amputation of the leg. Majority of leg amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer.

It is estimated that < 1 Year after amputation : 15% patients undergo further amputation.

> 1 year after major limb amputation, 40% patients lose the other leg

Diabetic Foot Morbidity

As can be seen, after a major amputation, 60% patients lose the other limb within 3 to 5 years

Mortality due to Diabetic Foot Amputation

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