[Indications for the lower limb amputation and its level assessment by the diabetic foot syndrome].

Results of the treatment of 639 patients with the complicated diabetic foot syndrome were analyzed. 82 patients were included in the master sample, the rest 557 patient formed the control group. Clinical picture, angiography, computed reovasography of the lower limbs and myoglobin blood level were analyzed. Needle biopsy of tibial and femoral soft tissues were performed in the main group. Algorythm for the surgical treatment volume was worked out, which allowed to decrease postoperative rehabilitation period, amputation and reamputation frequency.