Classification systems for lower extremity amputation prediction in subjects with active diabetic foot ulcer

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(2014), "Classification systems for lower extremity amputation prediction in subjects with active diabetic foot ulcer", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 19 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/CGIJ.24819baa.009

Classification systems for lower extremity amputation prediction in subjects with active diabetic foot ulcer

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 19, Issue 2

Monteiro-Soares, M., Martins-Mendes, D., Vaz-Carneiro, A., Sampaio, S., Dinis-Ribeiro, M.
Classification systems for lower extremity amputation prediction in subjects with active diabetic foot ulcer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews
2014
doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2535

The review concluded that there were numerous classification systems for diabetes foot ulcer outcome prediction, but few studies evaluated their reliability or external validity. The authors stated that further studies were needed to assess reliability and accuracy of the available systems and their composing variables. These conclusions appear reasonable given the limitations of the evidence.