Week 5: Neuropathic Ulcers

Question 1

Over ________ Americans have diabetes.

Answer 1

24 million

Question 2

Diabetes is responsible for over _______ amputations anually.

Answer 2

600,000

Question 3

Incidence of neuropathic ulcerations is _______%.

Answer 3

15-25%

Question 4

50% of those with amputations will have contralateral ulcer within ___ months.

Answer 4

18 months

Question 5

50% of those with amputations will have a second amputation within _____ year.

Answer 5

3-5 years