The Case for Integrated Vascular and Podiatric Care: Enhancing Outcomes and Reducing Amputations In recent years, the integration of vascular and podiatric care has emerged as a crucial strategy in the prevention and treatment of lower extremity complications, particularly for patients with diabetes. The relationship between diabetic foot wounds and vascular disease is well-established, and... Continue Reading →
Economic Value of Podiatric Surgery when Added to A Vascular Surgery Program #ActAgainstAmputation #ToeandFlow @vascularsvs @alpslimb @apma
Important data from Naren Patel et al at the University of Arizona's Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA). Bottom line: With equal number of surgeons, podiatry contributed 40% of total wRVUs generated by the entire program in 2019. Here are the granular data in for those of you interested in developing a limb preservation program.... Continue Reading →