Leg, foot amputations up 65% in Illinois hospitals from 2016 to 2023; diabetes and artery disease may be culprits

Rates of leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals increased 65% between 2016 and 2023, reports a new Northwestern ...
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Foot, leg amputations in Illinois jump 65% over 8 years, study finds

The study counted 30,834 amputation admissions from 193 Illinois hospitals, rising 65% over the eight-year period, with rates ...
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The role diabetes plays in having a foot or leg amputated

Diabetes silently affects millions globally, often progressing without obvious symptoms until it creates life-altering complications. Among the most severe outcomes is the risk of foot or leg ...
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Toe from his amputated leg gives Delhi man a new thumb in rare surgery

Since then, the department has grown into a centre of excellence for the reimplantation of body parts lost in industrial, agricultural, household, and road accidents.The hospital said the patient has ...