Quality of life of diabetes amputees following major and minor lower limb amputations

Author: Nazri Mohd Yusof ¹ ; Aminudin Che Ahmad ; Ahmad Fadzli Sulong ; Mohd Jazlan Mohd Adnan ; Jamalludin Abdul Rahman ; Ramli Musa
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1. Dept. of Orthopaedic, Traumatology and Rehabilitation. Kulliyyah of Medicine. International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; amputation; health related quality of life
From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(1):25-29
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Minor amputation was performed as a salvage procedure because most of the patients were not able to ambulate and become dependent following major amputation. Minor amputation is defined as amputation at the level of ankle joint and below while major amputation is defines by amputation above the ankle joint. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life among diabetes patients following major and minor amputations.
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