On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
“In medicine, we often measure what we can, but rarely what matters most to the patient. The STRIDE trial helps bridge that gap.” Peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains one of the most common—and disabling—manifestations of atherosclerotic disease, particularly in people living with type 2 diabetes. Yet for all our advances in reducing major adverse cardiovascular... Continue Reading →
Excited to share insights from this recent bibliometric analysis by Fuentes-Peñaranda and coworkers on global diabetic foot research spanning the last two decades (2004–2023). The study highlights remarkable growth in publications, reflecting an increased global commitment to addressing this critical health challenge. Proud to collaborate with leading researchers globally and honored to be ranked as... Continue Reading →
Every 20 seconds, someone around the world faces the devastating reality of losing a limb due to complications from diabetes, peripheral artery disease, trauma, and other critical conditions. This global challenge not only affects individual lives but also imposes significant economic and societal burdens. Why is limb preservation such a complex task? Often, healthcare providers... Continue Reading →
How Do We Delay Decay? In 2012, the Repair, Regeneration, and Replacement Revisited lecture posed a fundamental question: How do we delay the inevitable decline of the human body? Now, 13 years later, that question is more relevant than ever. With AI-driven health technologies, regenerative medicine, and bioengineered solutions, we stand at the edge of a new medical revolution. We revisit... Continue Reading →
Screenshot Bone Biopsy vs. Deep Tissue Culture: The Smackdown for Diagnosing Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis When it comes to diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO), there’s one big question: How do we diagnose it accurately? For years, bone biopsy has been considered the heavyweight champion of diagnosis—but it’s invasive, requires surgical skill, and isn’t always feasible. Meanwhile, deep tissue cultures offer a quicker, less... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever had a routine blood test, you’ve probably seen numbers for cholesterol, hemoglobin, or even zinc. But have you ever checked your CONUT score? No, it’s not a secret menu item at Shake Shack—it’s actually a critical measure of nutritional health that may be the missing link in healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). What... Continue Reading →
This from our Keck physician page for more info, see Building a Scalable Limb Preservation Program: 4 Steps to Success A Keck Medicine of USC podiatric surgeon outlines actionable steps for optimizing diabetic foot ulcer care. Each year, diabetic foot ulcers affect nearly 18.6 million people globally, contributing to more than 1.6 million amputations annually. These... Continue Reading →
Diabetes mellitus poses numerous health challenges, among which diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are notably prevalent. Approximately 34% of individuals with type 2 diabetes in the United States will develop a DFU during their lifetime. Alarmingly, about 18% of these cases progress to lower-limb amputations. While the physical ramifications of such amputations are well-documented, the psychological... Continue Reading →
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a widespread but often underdiagnosed condition affecting millions worldwide. Traditional diagnostic tools like the ankle-brachial index (ABI) and toe-brachial index (TBI) have limitations, particularly in patients with diabetes or medial arterial calcification. A newly published study in the European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery by Sommerset et al. introduces pedal acceleration time... Continue Reading →
The latest feature in Living With Amplitude highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. David G. Armstrong in the field of diabetic limb preservation. As a global leader in this space, Dr. Armstrong’s mission is clear: to end preventable amputations through innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Read the full article here. The article explores Dr. Armstrong’s pioneering role... Continue Reading →
