it should be possible to reduce the number of major amputations by substituting reconstructive for destructive surgery , by radical local surgical debridement , by achieving healing of chronic foot lesions , by the early diagnosis of spread of infections from foot to leg , by limiting minor amputations , by improving the blood supply , and by providing a continuum of care by experienced personnel who supervise the foot status of the patient on an ongoing basis .
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