The Fresnobee is reporting: Fresno County’s amputation rate among highest in state Residents lose toes, feet and legs more than almost anywhere in state. Quote: The amputation rate — .46 per 1,000 in Fresno County in 2010 — was almost 50% higher than the statewide rate of .31 per 1,000 is that related to: Quote: Podiatrists no longer see Medi-Cal patients in their offices since the state cut the care in 2009, Rupley said. Fresno also doesn’t have enough foot specialists for its population
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Half the podiatrists = twice the amputation rate?
