Primary-care interventions for the population at risk for amputation

Authors
Yacyshyn, VJ Andrews, KL
Citation
Vj. Yacyshyn et Kl. Andrews, Primary-care interventions for the population at risk for amputation, J AM POD M, 91(1), 2001, pp. 2-5
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
87507315 → ACNP
Volume
91
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2 - 5
Database
ISI
SICI code
8750-7315(200101)91:1<2:PIFTPA>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The care of patients at risk for amputation includes the identification of at-risk patients, appropriate follow-up and treatment, and the anticipation of possible complications, Education and long-term follow-up are vital for management of the patient at risk for amputation.