Age Characteristics and Amputation Risks in Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Author Information
Author(s): Yao Yuanying, Chen Lei, Qian Yu
Primary Institution: The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Hypothesis
What are the age features and predictive risk factors for lower limb amputation in patients with Type 2 diabetic foot ulcers?
Conclusion
Most patients with diabetic foot ulcers are aged 50–59 years, but the majority of deaths occur in the 70–79 age group, with several factors influencing the likelihood of amputation.
Supporting Evidence
- 918 patients with Type 2 diabetic foot ulcers were studied.
- 68.2% of the patients were male.
- The prevalence of Type 2 diabetic foot ulcers was 1.07% among patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Takeaway
This study found that older people with diabetes who have foot ulcers are more likely to have serious problems, like needing an amputation, especially if they have other health issues.
Methodology
Data were collected from medical records of patients aged over 18 with Type 2 diabetic foot ulcers from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2023, and analyzed using logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Potential coding errors in medical records could affect the accuracy of the data.
Limitations
The study's dataset may contain coding errors and does not represent the entire population of China due to geographical differences.
Participant Demographics
The study included 918 patients, 68.2% male, with an average age of 61.86 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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