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As the incidence of diabetes mellitus is increasing globally, complications related to this endocrine disorder are also mounting. Because of the large number of patients, foot ulcers developing in the feet of diabetics have become a public health problem. The predisposing factors include abnormal plantar pressure points, foot deformities, and minor trauma. Vulnerable feet usually already have vascular...
Amputation is a common surgical procedure in Nigeria but there are no national data on the subject. The objective was to determine the common indications for amputation in Nigeria, mortality rate, and regional differences in indications. Results of studies on amputation in Nigeria over a 15-year period were collated and analysed. The most frequent indications for amputation were trauma (34%); complication...
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