Lower limb amputations in Nigeria: An appraisal of the indications and patterns from a premier teaching hospital

Lower limb amputations in Nigeria: An appraisal of the indications and patterns from a premier teaching hospital

Background: The most common indication for lower limb amputations in Nigeria is not known. Almost all studies on amputations in Nigeria considered lower and upper extremities together and report varying leading indications. Major lower limb amputation imposes a significant health burden on the patie...

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Main Authors: Okechukwu Onwuasoigwe, Ikechukwu C Okwesili, Leonard O Onyebulu, Emmanuel C Nnadi, Arinze D G Nwosu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
Subjects:
amputation
common indication
lower limb
nigeria
prevention
Online Access:http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2021;volume=26;issue=1;spage=64;epage=69;aulast=Onwuasoigwe

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