The effect of risk and race on lower extremity amputations among Medicare diabetic patients Joshua B. Goldberg, MD, Philip P. Goodney, MD, MS, Jack L. Cronenwett, MD, Frank Baker, PhD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 56, Issue 6, Pages 1663-1668 (December 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.05.100 Copyright © 2012 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Input files contributing to the Diabetes Analytical File (DAF). DME, Durable medical equipment; HHA, home health agencies; SNF, skilled nursing facility. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2012 56, 1663-1668DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.05.100) Copyright © 2012 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Temporal trends of amputations in diabetic individuals (above-knee, below-knee, and minor), by race and comorbidity status. ESRD, End-stage renal disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2012 56, 1663-1668DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.05.100) Copyright © 2012 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Amputation rate among Medicare diabetic patients by risk category and race. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2012 56, 1663-1668DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.05.100) Copyright © 2012 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions