Diabetic foot amputations in Nigeria; raising awareness to the burden of diabetic foot syndrome
Background: In recent times, our community has been inundated with an increasing number of amputees and of course an increasing number of people requiring lower limb prosthesis. We have also witnessed a surge in the prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Syndrome and Diabetic foot gangrene. Aim:...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/319 |