The persistence of gender and racial disparities in vascular lower extremity amputation: An examination of HCUP-NIS data (2002-2011)

In conclusion, although overall rates of amputation have decreased, disparities in level of amputation related to female gender and black race have not significantly changed over time. Higher-level amputation has significant consequences from a quality-of-life, medical and economic perspective.
Source: Vascular Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research