Diabetic foot: an underestimated public health problem with its consequences

摘要

Abstract Objective: The objective of the study is to find out the frequency of different types of amputation in diabetic foot ulcer. Material and Methods: The prospective study was conducted on 53 consecutive patients in Orthopedic Unit of Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, from July 2011 to June 2012 over a period of one year. All the patients who have diabetic foot ulcer of Wagner grade four and five were included in the study. Standard hip disarticulation, above knee amputation, transknee a.