Lower limb amputations in Trondheim, Norway.

摘要: Background and purpose In the city of Trondheim, Norway, diabetic lower-limb amputations accounted for one-third all (LLAs). an attempt to reduce this rate, a foot team was established in 1996. We present incidence LLA Trondheim as measured 10 years later.Patients methods 2004–07, we registered LLAs performed then compared data with previously published from 1994–1997. From 1996 through 2006, activity also number vascular procedures on citizens 1998 2006.Results Comparing two 3-year periods 1994–97 observed decrease non-traumatic LLAs. The major per 103 diabetics year decreased 4.0 2.4, patients peripheral disease 18 12 105 inhabitants year. 5,915 consultations subjects wer...