Amputations and diabetes: a case-control study.

摘要: Aims Data concerning the relative risk of amputations in diabetic patients compared with general population are scarce. Therefore, we carried out a case control study to quantify relationship between diabetes and amputations. Methods In 20 hospitals seven German cities counties obtained complete lists non-traumatic lower limb performed 1990 1991. Controls were selected from same surgical departments operated on years. We drew random sample procedures not likely be associated diabetes. Diabetic status was determined patients’ records both cases controls. calculated age- sex-specific and, using logistic regression, adjusted odds ratios (OR) attributable risks. ResultsN = 2400, mean age 61.7 (sd 16.3) years. Cases: n = 729; 486 (66.7%) them had Controls: n = 1671; 127 (7.6%) Adjusted OR: 18.2 (confidence interval (CI) 14.2–23.6). among exposed (ARE): 0.95 (CI 0.93–0.96). (PAR): 0.62 0.57–0.66). Conclusions This has demonstrated strong association amputation The risks for individuals higher younger than older groups. Population great. conclude that reduction will achieved by improving foot care people