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Unlocking the Multidimensionality of Plantar Pressure Measurements for the Evaluation of Footwear in People with Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation

Journal of Biomechanics Available online 3 January 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.112502 A Step Forward in Diabetic Footwear Research In an illuminating study led by L.E. Vossen, S.A. Bus, and J.J. Van Netten, our Dutch colleagues have taken an important conceptual step in redefining how we evaluate footwear designed for people with diabetes. Published in the Journal of Biomechanics,... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Prognostic Role of Toe Pressures in Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Medial Arterial Calcification #PAD #CLTI #Diagnostics #DiabeticFoot #ActAgainstAmputation

In the landscape of diabetic foot care, the presence of medial arterial calcification (MAC) adds a significant layer of complexity to the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). A recent study published in the Annals of Vascular Surgery sheds light on the prognostic value of toe pressure (TP) measurements in predicting outcomes for this challenging patient population.... Continue Reading →

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Important work from @UMassVascSurg on Mobile Foot Clinics #ActAgainstAmputation #ToeTruck @ALPSlimb

🌟 Excited to share the impactful work led by Tammy Nguyen, MD, PhD, and the multidisciplinary team from the University of Massachusetts! Their innovative study, titled “Utilizing Multidisciplinary Mobile Outreach Clinics to Provide Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care to Patients Experiencing Homelessness,” explores the feasibility and success of bringing essential diabetic foot care directly to underserved communities through mobile... Continue Reading →

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Watch “Diabetic Foot Management: Latest Breakthroughs and Best Practices” #ActAgainstAmputation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WpTgDowYyM I’m thrilled to share this video from a stellar panel / JCM 2024 Webinar: “Diabetic Foot Management: Latest Breakthroughs and Best Practices” 🦶 👥 Chairs: • Prof. Dr. Jose Luis Lázaro-Martínez • Prof. Dr. Luigi Uccioli 👨‍⚕️ Speakers: • Prof. Dr. David G. Armstrong • Prof. Dr. Sicco A. Bus • Dr. Venu Kavarthapu • Dr. Marco... Continue Reading →

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USC Podiatric Surgeon Prof. David G. Armstrong Sets a New Record with Over 80,000 Citations and an h-index of 125 #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

December 11, 2024 David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California and a global leader in diabetic limb preservation, has reached another milestone. According to Google Scholar, Dr. Armstrong’s research has now been cited over 80,000 times, achieving an h-index of 125 and an i10-index... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Potential of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Diabetic Foot Prevention #Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain one of the most challenging and costly complications of diabetes, with significant implications for patient health and healthcare systems worldwide. A recent narrative review published in Medicina sheds light on the potential role of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2-Is) in preventing and managing diabetic foot complications. While these medications are primarily known... Continue Reading →

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World-Renowned Diabetic Limb Preservation Expert Prof. David G. Armstrong Headlines Italian Wound Care Academy Masterclass in Asti, Italy #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb #WoundHealing @KeckSchool_USC

Asti, Italy – November 2024 – This past weekend, Asti welcomed Professor David G. Armstrong, a global leader in diabetic foot research and limb preservation, as the keynote speaker at the Italian Academy of Wound Care (IAWC) Masterclass. Addressing an international audience of healthcare professionals, Dr. Armstrong presented groundbreaking insights into surgical reconstructive techniques aimed at... Continue Reading →

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New Insights into Physical Activity and Diabetes-Related Amputation Prevention – lessons from 1.9 million people

Screenshot Important work published in the Journal of Diabetes underscores the critical role of regular physical activity in preventing lower extremity amputations among individuals with diabetes. This population-based study tracked over 1.9 million diabetic patients in South Korea, examining the link between physical activity and the risk of amputation due to complications like diabetic foot... Continue Reading →

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Pioneering Podiatric Surgeon Keynotes UPMC’s 11th Wound Healing Symposium @UPMC @KeckSchool_USC @USC_Vascular

First Podiatric Surgeon to Lead Keynote Presentation on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management Pittsburgh, PA, October 26, 2024 – In an keynote address at the 11th Annual UPMC Wound Care Symposium, Dr. David G. Armstrong, professor of surgery and neurological surgery at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine and a globally recognized authority... Continue Reading →

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Can Diabetes Care Teams Improve Patient Outcomes and Value? @Medscape @USC_vascular @ALPSlimb @UMichMedicine

This from Medscape by Gary Rothenberg and me. Can Diabetes Care Teams Improve Patient Outcomes and Value?Download

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