Estimating Recent US Limb Loss Prevalence and Updating Future Projections
Our updated estimate for the prevalence of limb loss in 2019 was comparable to previous projections for 2020; however, our projected estimates are markedly increased relative to those of other studies. Our increased values are caused by the increased prevalence of diabetes and peripheral vascular diseases resulting in amputation. These results highlight the importance of research directed at both limb preservation and amputation optimization and the allocation of health care resources.
Authors
- Ashley B. Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0811-1253)
- Julio A. Rivera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3197-1745)
- Benjamin K. Potter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8771-0317)
- Kara Churovich
Institutions
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation (US)
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (US)
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation
- Published
- 2024-10-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2024.100376
- Citations
- 24
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.75
Funders
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation
- Georgetown University
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center