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Reducing lower leg amputations in diabetes: a challenge for patients, healthcare providers and the healthcare system

Amputation of the lower limb is one of the most feared diabetic complications. It is associated with loss of mobility and a poor quality of life. Amputations result in high economic burden for the healthcare system. The financial cost is also high for patients and their families, particularly in cou...

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Autores principales: Schaper, N. C., Apelqvist, J., Bakker, K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer-Verlag 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3369138/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22622617
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00125-012-2588-z