Diabetic foot ulcers are the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the West. They are complex and multifactorial in origin, often involving ischaemic and neuropathic elements, with the latter occurring within 10–15 years of diagnosis in 50% of diabetic patients.
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