Tag Archives: Amputations

Why diabetics get amputations

Society for Vascular Surgery. Treatments for foot ulcers vary depending on the severity of the wound. Should parents limit screen time for young children? February 29, Weintraub AC, et al. Long-term results following operation for diabetic foot problems: arterial disease confers a poor prognosis. Free E-newsletter Subscribe to Housecall Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you… Read More: Why diabetics get amputations »

Take a Number: Amputations and Lacerations: Your Front Lawn Is a Jungle

The accident typically happens on a spring or summer weekend, mostly to men, and the results can be severe: lacerations, fractures and even amputations. From 2006 to 2013, an estimated 51,151 people were injured while mowing the lawn, and 12,243 of them wound up losing a body part. In a study published in the journal… Read More: Take a Number: Amputations and Lacerations: Your Front Lawn Is… »