Predictive factors for lower extremity amputations in patients with diabetic foot disease in Central Australia
LEA was a common outcome for First Nations patients who presented with DFD in Central Australia. Multidisciplinary care that includes podiatry and improved diabetes management is essential to reduce amputation rates. Empiric treatment of DFD in Central Australia should include MRSA coverage.
Authors
- William Naughton
- Richard John Woodman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4094-1222)
- Lloyd Einsiedel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2517-6083)
- Aadith Ashok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6107-4113)
- Arvind Yerramilli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1163-1978)
- C Lam
- Ryan Bonnefin
Institutions
- Flinders University (AU)
- Government of the Northern Territory (AU)
- Peter Doherty Institute (AU)
- Alfred Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Internal Medicine Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.70222
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00