Challenges to and opportunities for limb preservation in rural and remote communities

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56885/USIH8389

Jeremy Caul RN BScN MClSc AHCP WH CDE, Bijan Najafi, MSc PhD

Abstract: Lead author Jeremy Caul serves 33 remote Indigenous communities—28 of which are fly-ins—whose combined populations equal more than 30,000 people. Currently these communities have documented rates of diabetes in close to 25% of the population. The rates of amputation are four to seven times the provincial (Ontario) average. This article presents work that is being done to identify specific barriers to limb preservation in this region, as well as the opportunities and strengths that Indigenous communities share.

Pg. 21-24

How to cite: Caul J, Najafi B. Challenges to and opportunities for limb preservation in rural and remote communities. Limb Preservation Journal. 2021;2(1): 21-24. DOI: