Trends in the incidence rates of lower limb amputation due to nondiabetic peripheral artery disease in a large industrial city in Western Siberia, Russia: A review from 1996 to 2019.

BACKGROUND

lower limb amputation (LLA) is a growing problem in the population with and without diabetes mellitus. Monitoring the incidence rates of LLA is important for health care planning and has implications for the future problems of medical and social care.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to determine the trends in incidence rates of LLA due to nondiabetic peripheral artery disease in Novokuznetsk, Western Siberia, Russia.

STUDY

DESIGN

An observational study.

METHODS

Data on all transtibial and transfemoral amputations performed in inpatient facilities in Novokuznetsk from 1996 to 2019 were derived from the regional Register of patients with limb amputations. The rates were calculated per 100,000 population.

RESULTS

A total of 2448 persons with amputations due to nondiabetic peripheral artery disease were included in this study (3191 amputations). The overall incidence rate of LLA in Novokuznetsk increased from 14.6 in 1996 to 30.4 in 2019. The proportion of persons older than 60 years increased from 15.5% in 1996 to 20.3% in 2019.

CONCLUSION

The expected aging of the population and increasing incidence of LLA are relevant issues in Russia. These findings can contribute to improving healthcare services and the development of prevention programs to reverse the alarming trend.