Abstracto

Current concepts related to limb salvage in diabetes

Kimberlee B Hobizal & Dane K Wukich

Limb salvage provides an alternative to amputation in patients with limb-threatening conditions. A majority of amputations occur secondary to lower limb complications, especially from diabetes such as diabetic foot ulcerations, infections and Charcot neuroarthropathy. Limb salvage techniques have been described in the literature with new advances in wound care, revascularization techniques and the introduction of a team approach to lower limb amputation prevention programs. Understanding risk factors for limb loss and treatment options for limb salvage is essential in treating patients with complications of diabetes.