Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

How do you handle people obsessed with leg sores? First, remind them that all ulcers are not pressure ulcers. There are three major types of ulcers that occur on the lower legs and feet. The majority ...

The findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency is more common in diabetic patients with foot ulcers and may contribute to the ...

Performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be effective to treat diabetic foot ulcers, a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, without the potential ...

KureCare is expanding its Medicare-covered wound treatment access ahead of January 2026 CMS reimbursement changes. New ...

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Foot sores that don't heal can be a sign of serious health problems. Learn about 5 common diseases that cause painful ulcers and how to spot them early. Foot sores and ulcers are not only a matter of ...

Diabetes quietly inflicts damage on blood vessels, often leading to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), particularly in the ...

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