Leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England. The study, ...

Leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

The team assessed 31 individuals with unilateral lower extremity amputation, with 15 using a traditional socket-style prosthesis and 16 using a BAL prosthesis. While no significant differences in ...

Over time, wounds, ulcers, and infections can completely damage the nerves in your lower limbs, possibly leading to limb loss and amputation. In some cases, unmanaged diabetes can lead to ...

A new study from the University of Sheffield highlights the scale of socioeconomic disparities in leg amputation caused by arterial disease across ...

Men with diabetes are significantly more likely to have foot or leg amputations compared to women with diabetes. In fact, ...