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Swedish study reveals sharp rise in leg amputations over 16 years
A new analysis of Swedish medical records shows amputation rates climbed significantly between 2008 and 2024, with stark geographic disparities. The findings have implications for healthcare resource planning, prosthetics markets, and policies aimed at preventing complications from diabetes and vascular disease.
Originaltitel: National Trends, Incidence and Regional Variations in Lower Extremity Amputations in Sweden, 2008-2024: A Register-Based Study