Background Aboriginal people have higher prevalence rates of diabetes than non-
Aboriginal people in the same geographic locations, and diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) …

Introduction Indigenous peoples in Canada face a disproportionate burden of diabetes-
related foot complications (DRFC), such as foot ulcers, lower extremity amputations (LEA) …

Introduction This study aimed to examine the association of race and ethnicity on the risk of
lower extremity amputations among Medicare beneficiaries with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) …

Introduction Rural patients with diabetic foot ulcers, especially those identifying as black,
face increased risk of major amputation. Specialty care can reduce this risk. However, care …

Importance Patients identifying as Black and those living in rural and disadvantaged
neighborhoods are at increased risk of major (above-ankle) leg amputations owing to …

BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. This study
evaluated the clinical outcomes in Canadian non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal diabetic patients …

Objective Diabetes and lower extremity amputation rates in Barbados are among some of
the highest globally, with peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease found to be …

OBJECTIVE To examine variations in timing of lower-limb amputation (LLA) across
race/ethnicity and sex among older adults with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). It was …

Abstract Background The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has an increased
risk of developing chronic illnesses including diabetes. Among people with diabetes, foot …

Objective The aims of this study were to review the demographic details of those who have
undergone lower limb amputation (LLA) surgery in Central Australia and determine the …