Tag: diabetic foot ulcer

The Impact of Diabetic Foot Complications on Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

Unveiling the Link Between Diabetic Foot Complications and Increased Mortality Risk An important study by Stedman et al. (2023), featured in Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of diabetic foot complications on mortality rates among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study not only quantifies the mortality outcomes linked to... Continue Reading →

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World-Renowned Podiatric Surgeon Dr. David G. Armstrong Delivers Lectures on Pioneering Efforts in Limb Preservation at 3rd Latin American International Wound Healing Symposium #ActAgainstAmputation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World-Renowned Podiatric Surgeon Dr. David G. Armstrong Delivers Lectures on Pioneering Efforts in Limb Preservation at 3rd Latin American International Wound Healing Symposium Dr. Marvin Madrigal, Prof. Harikrishna Nair, Dr. Andrea Icaza and Prof. David G. Armstrong following Plenary Session San Jose, Costa Rica – Esteemed Professor of Surgery Dr. David G.... Continue Reading →

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Hotspots: Adherence in Home Foot Temperature Monitoring Interventions for At-Risk Feet with Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation

A recent study published in Diabetic Medicine, titled "Hotspots: Adherence in home foot temperature monitoring interventions for at‐risk feet with diabetes – A narrative review," explores the importance of home foot temperature monitoring (HFTM) for individuals with diabetes who are at risk for foot complications[1]. The study was conducted by our colleague Petra Jones and... Continue Reading →

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Health Literacy predicts incident foot ulcers after 4 years – the SHELLED cohort study #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

This is great work from Pam Chen and coworkers. Aims/hypothesis To determine whether health literacy is associated with an index diabetes-related foot ulcer (DFU). Methods The SHELLED Study is a 4-year prospective study of people with diabetes aged over 40 with no history of DFU. The primary outcome was development of a first foot ulcer.... Continue Reading →

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Concomitant Achilles Tendon Lengthening with Transmetatarsal Amputation for the Prevention of Late Forefoot Ulceration #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #Diabetes

This is an important addition to the literature from the pride of Saginaw, Bullock and coworkers. that is definitely worth a read. It follows on earlier work in JBJS from our team and the team from Washington University, St. Louis. Background: Late development of forefoot ulcers is a common finding after transmetatarsal amputation (TMA). The... Continue Reading →

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One third of people with diabetes will develop diabetic foot complications: Study

Highlights •Lifetime risk of diabetic foot disease (DFD) was 33% in the general population. •Age, glycemic control, diabetes duration, and vascular disease were risk factors. •DFD was associated with amputation, cardiovascular events, major falls, and death. •DFD is a high-risk marker for major morbidity and mortality. This study from our colleagues at Johns Hopkins led... Continue Reading →

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Do diabetes-related foot ulcer wound fluid measures have clinical utility as biomarkers for healing? A systematic review @ALPSlimb #ActAgainstAmputation

This work from Longfield and coworkers from Stephen Twigg's unit further highlight the potential benefit of measuring what we manage. Objective: This study aimed to identify potential biomarkers reported in wound fluid of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DRFUs), and their ability to reflect current and prospective wound healing. Method: A systematic search was executed following the PRISMA methodology... Continue Reading →

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A Wearable Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure and Shear for People with Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation @alpslimb #DiabeticFoot

A Wearable Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure and Shear for People with Diabetes As many know, shear stress has been notoriously difficult to measure in vivo. This is an important step (so to speak) toward addressing that. Great work from our Southampton, Newcastle, and Manchester brethren A Wearable Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure... Continue Reading →

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‘Smart’ Bandages Monitor Wounds and Provide Targeted Treatment @Caltech @USC ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot @ALPSlimb @USC_vascular @ResearchatUSC @KeckSchool_USC

This release regarding a manuscript published by our combined Caltech/USC team led by our SALSAmigo, Wei Gao. Also see this from the Guardian newspaper. Summary: A recent study from Caltech and USC reports that smart bandages equipped with biosensors could significantly improve the healing process of chronic wounds. These high-tech bandages monitor wounds in real-time... Continue Reading →

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