Minor amputation does not negatively affect health-related quality of life as compared with conservative treatment in patients with a diabetic foot ulcer: An observational study
- Pickwell K.
- Siersma V.
- Kars M.
- Apelqvist J.
- Bakker K.
- Edmonds M.
- Holstein P.
- Jirkovska A.
- Jude E. B.
- Mauricio D.
- Piaggesi A.
- Reike H.
- Spraul M.
- Uccioli L.
- Urbancic V.
- van Acker K.
- van Baal J.
- Schaper N.
DOIAbstract
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is poor in patients with persistent diabetic foot ulcers and poor HRQoL predicts worse outcomes in these patients. Amputation is often considered a treatment failure, which is why conservative treatment is generally preferred over amputation. However, it is unclear whether minor amputation negatively affects HRQoL compared with conservative treatment in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
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