Variation in clinical presentation of hospitalized patients with diabetic foot ulcers who underwent lower leg amputation in the Bronx from 2016–2021

There is significant variability in the presentation and progression of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Diagnostic evaluation of DFU varies between patients; a more standardized evaluation to inform best practices could be useful. Socioeconomic status (SES) plays a role in the increased risk of amputations among DFU patients, including delay in care and access to limb salvage programs. Multidisciplinary care, including early detection of DFU, patient education, and routine screenings, is essential for improving outcomes and reducing the risk of amputations in high-risk DFU patients.