Table 1 Characteristics of most frequent amputation predisposing factors by the level of amputation
Amputation predisposing factor (APF) | Overall N (%) | Primary N (%) | Subsequent N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Diabetes | 3220 (72.8) | 2043 (66.7) | 1177 (86.7) |
Peripheral vascular disease | 754 (17.1) | 586 (19.1) | 168 (12.3) |
Trauma | 447 (10.1) | 434 (14.2) | 13 (1.0) |