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What is the Optimal Follow-Up Interval After Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing in Remission? #ActAgainstAmputation

Our friends and colleagues at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid—led by Mateo López-Moral, Marta García-Madrid, Esther García-Morales, Yolanda García-Álvarez, Francisco J. Álvaro-Afonso, and José Luis Lázaro-Martínez—have just published the DIATIME Comparative Efficacy Study, a randomized clinical trial that may help redefine how often we should see patients in remission after a healed diabetic foot ulcerLópez-Moral... Continue Reading →

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The Power of Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Enhancing Perfusion #ActAgainstAmputation #Movement #Activity

In an important systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Tissue Viability , our colleagues Palacios-Abril et al. (2025) explore the impact of physical activity on tissue perfusion in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Their findings provide compelling evidence that exercise can significantly enhance microvascular function in the lower limbs, a critical factor... Continue Reading →

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Bone Resection Versus Bone Curettage in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: which is preferred? #ActAgainstAmputation #ALPSlimb

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) requires effective management to expedite healing and mitigate complications. A recent study compared bone resection with bone curettage in treating DFO. Conducted from January 2017 to January 2022, the study retrospectively analyzed 31 patients' clinical records post-surgery. Results showcased shorter healing times in the resection group (mean: 5.70 ± 6.05 weeks)... Continue Reading →

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Usability of Different Methods to Assess and Improve Adherence to Therapeutic Footwear in Persons with the Diabetic Foot in Remission. A Systematic Review #ActAgainstAmputation #Adherence #Compliance

This is an important systematic review by our SALSAmigos at Madrid's Complutense led by Prof. JL Lazaro-Martinez. Abstract Therapeutic footwear (TF) has been demonstrated to decrease the rate of recurrence in patients in remission. TF adherence determines the real effect of such treatment and, therefore, an appropriate evaluation of TF adherence is critical to decrease... Continue Reading →

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Effects of wear and tear of therapeutic footwear in patients remission. A 5-year follow-up study #ActAgainstAmputation

More wonderful work from our long-time SALSAmigos from the Complutense in Madrid. Aims to assesses the relationship between the wear and tear of therapeutic footwear (TF) and the risk of recurrence in diabetes remission patients. Methods Remission patients (N=115) participated in this 5-year prospective study in a specialized Diabetic Foot Unit between October 2016 and... Continue Reading →

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