Lower Limb Amputation Rates in Germany

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-519823
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.51982

Walter, Nike

; Alt, Volker

; Rupp, Markus

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: The current epidemiology of lower limb amputations is unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine (1) lower extremity amputation rates as a function of age, gender, and amputation level between 2015 and 2019, (2) main diagnoses indicating amputation, (3) revision rates after lower extremity amputation. Materials and Methods: Lower extremity amputation ...