| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2989137 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Elderly nursing home residents undergoing BK or AK amputation failed to return to their functional baseline within 6Â months. Among frail elderly nursing home residents, higher amputation level, stroke, end-stage renal disease, poor baseline cognitive scores, and female sex were associated with inferior functional status after amputation. These factors should be strongly assessed to maintain activities of daily living and quality of life in the nursing home population.
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Authors
Todd R. MD, MPH, Gregory F. PhD, Robin L. PhD,