Amputation of Diabetic Foot
According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes are prone to developing various foot problems. The most common causes are from reduced circulation, changes in the shape of the feet and toes and/or nerve damage, also known as neuropathy. A study published in "Diabetes Care" in 2010 discovered that in individuals over the age of 45, diabetics were eight times more likely to have a lower-limb amputation than a nondiabetic. Additionally, 1-in-4 amputees may require an additional amputation on the opposite side of the body...
