Tag: diabetic foot ulcer

Spinal Cord Stimulation as an Adjunct to Traditional Debridement for Ischemic Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

Ischemic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) present a significant challenge in diabetic foot care, often leading to severe complications and amputations. A recent retrospective cohort study has shed light on the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) compared to traditional debridement care in treating these complex wounds. The Study's Insights The study, which involved a comparative... Continue Reading →

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A Novel Diagnostic Model for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The Role of Glutamine Metabolism and Immune Infiltration #ActAgainstAmputation #Theragnostic #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine

A Novel Diagnostic Model for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The Role of Glutamine Metabolism and Immune Infiltration Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe and costly complication of diabetes, affecting millions of patients worldwide. The traditional treatments, while numerous, often fall short due to issues like drug resistance and delayed wound healing. In a groundbreaking study... Continue Reading →

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A patient’s guide to understanding offloading

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRolebcoL2g&t=228s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S55U_GpcDYE&t=29s

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: Insights from the American Heart Association #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #Circulation #PVDCouncil

Our collective publication, published in the American Heart Association's circulation, is entitled "Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population," co-authored by Katherine Gallagher and colleagues, including Joseph L. Mills, David G. Armstrong, Michael S. Conte, Robert S. Kirsner, Samantha D. Minc, Jorge Plutzky, Kevin... Continue Reading →

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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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JAMA Patient Page: how an ordinary-looking callus can mask a limb threatening wound #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #Diabetes #Podiatry

This published to JAMA in support of our previous publication. Thanks for JAMA editor in chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo for the heads up!

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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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