Factors associated with foot ulceration and amputation in adults on dialysis: a cross-sectional observational study

Factors associated with foot ulceration and amputation in adults on dialysis: a cross-sectional observational study

Abstract Background Adults on dialysis are at increased risk of foot ulceration, which commonly precedes more serious lower limb complications, including amputation. Limited data exist regarding the prevalence and factors associated with foot disease in this population. Hence, this study set out to...

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Main Authors: Michelle R. Kaminski, Anita Raspovic, Lawrence P. McMahon, Katrina A. Lambert, Bircan Erbas, Peter F. Mount, Peter G. Kerr, Karl B. Landorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Amputation
Chronic kidney failure
Dialysis
Foot ulcer
Risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0711-6

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