About The Study: In this cohort study of almost 125,000 patients hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers, 17.6% underwent major (above-ankle) leg amputation or died within 30 days of hospital discharge; the proportions increased to 18.3% for rural patients and 21.9% for those identifying as Black. The proportion increased to 28.0% for patients who identified as both rural and Black, suggesting a role for intersectionality.
Authors: Meghan B. Brennan, M.D., of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, is the corresponding author.
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