Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
LimbGod(Pat. Pending): Wearable Garment for Amputation Prevention
Abstract
Approximately 1.6 million people in the U.S. have lower limb amputations, which is expected to double by 2050 (Wong et al.). Socio-economic factors: income, education, rural residency & race, impact amputation risk (Okesina et al.), with Black Americans 70% are more likely to undergo major lower limb amputations than white Americans, even after adjusting for care access & comorbidities (Feinglass et al., Holman et al., Regenbogen et al.). Within 5 years, up to 50% of first-time amputees require another amputation (Dilingham et al., Glaser et al.) & those with comorbidities face a 77% five-year mortality rate (Fortington et al.).
Publication Date
Spring 2025
Recommended Citation
Choi, Naomi DPM, MBA; Dinh, Phuc An BS, MS; Lee, Eric BS; and Lokenye, Francois M. DPM, "LimbGod(Pat. Pending): Wearable Garment for Amputation Prevention" (2025). Posters. 69.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/poster_presentations/69
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