Five-year amputation rates and time to amputation
| . | Cases (n) . | Amputation (n) . | Time to amputation (months) . | 5-year amputation rate (%) . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 30 | 58 (55–61) | 19 |
| Ulcer type | ||||
| Neuropathic (N) | 83 | 8 | 62 (58–65)* | 11† |
| Neuroischemic (NI) | 30 | 7 | 54 (44–62) | 25 |
| Ischemic (I) | 44 | 11 | 52 (44–60)‡§ | 29§ |
| Other | 28 | 4 | 50 (44–55) | 22‖ |
| . | Cases (n) . | Amputation (n) . | Time to amputation (months) . | 5-year amputation rate (%) . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 30 | 58 (55–61) | 19 |
| Ulcer type | ||||
| Neuropathic (N) | 83 | 8 | 62 (58–65)* | 11† |
| Neuroischemic (NI) | 30 | 7 | 54 (44–62) | 25 |
| Ischemic (I) | 44 | 11 | 52 (44–60)‡§ | 29§ |
| Other | 28 | 4 | 50 (44–55) | 22‖ |
Data are means (95% CI) unless noted otherwise.
P = 0.06 for N vs. NI;
P = 0.05 for N vs. NI;
P = 0.06 for N vs. I;
P < 0.05;
four-year amputation rate.