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“Reducing amputation rates in patients with
diabetes at a military medical center: the
limb preservation service model.”
Driver, VR et al. Diabetes Care. 2005 Feb;28(2):248-53.
• RESULTS:
– Diabetes increased 48% from
1999 to 2003
– LEAs decreased 82% from 1999
to 2003
– Amputations of the foot, ankle,
and toe comprise 71% of
amputations among patients with
diabetes