Tag: limb preservation

Another Frontier in Limb Preservation: Automated Periosteal Distraction? #ActAgainstAmputation #WoundHealing

In the journey to eliminate preventable amputations, we continue to look for ways to harness the body’s own regenerative potential. Our latest brief communication describes a significant “first” in the field: the application of fully automated tibial periosteal distraction (PD) for limb preservation. While it has long been understood that applying controlled “tension-stress” to tissue... Continue Reading →

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Research Milestone: Armstrong and SALSA Team Surpass 90,000 Citations, Highlighting Global Shift Toward Limb Preservation @ALPSlimb @KeckSchool_USC @USC @USC_Vascular #ActAgainstAmputation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – The work of David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, and the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) has crossed a significant bibliometric threshold, surpassing 90,000 citations in peer-reviewed literature. According to Google Scholar, Professor Armstrong’s research now holds an h-index of 133 and an i10-index of 549, reflecting the... Continue Reading →

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Saving Limbs in Diabetes While Fighting Cancer: A New Approach at City of Hope @CityofHope @JAPMAFeetTweets @ALPSlimb

For patients battling both diabetes and cancer, even a small foot wound can carry devastating consequences. Chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplants all compromise immunity and circulation. Add diabetes to the mix, and the risk of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and amputations rises dramatically. What’s more, even minor foot infections can force oncologists to... Continue Reading →

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Reshaping the Sausage Toe: Revisiting Internal Pedal Amputation for Chronic Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot #ActAgainstAmputation

A newly published case series by our colleagues Yammine and colleagues in the International Wound Journal sheds light on a deceptively humble yet visually distinctive presentation in the diabetic foot: the “sausage toe.” Once thought rare, this bulbous, swollen toe is increasingly recognized as a clinical marker of underlying osteomyelitis. The study offers a thoughtful reappraisal of... Continue Reading →

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Can GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Help Prevent Amputations? A New National Study from USC Suggests Yes @KeckSchool_USC @USC_Vascular @ALPSlimb #ActAgainstAmputation

GLP‑1 Receptor Agonists and Limb Outcomes: What a 645,000‑Patient Study Tells Us A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis published this week in Diabetes Care explores whether glucagon‑like peptide‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1 RAs) confer advantages over sodium–glucose cotransporter‑2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for lower‑extremity events in type 2 diabetes. Led by Dr Tze‑Woei Tan, the investigation examined 645,121 individuals newly started on either drug class between... Continue Reading →

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Pioneering Amputation Prevention: A Feature on Dr. David Armstrong #ActAgainstAmputation

The latest feature in Living With Amplitude highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. David G. Armstrong in the field of diabetic limb preservation. As a global leader in this space, Dr. Armstrong’s mission is clear: to end preventable amputations through innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Read the full article here. The article explores Dr. Armstrong’s pioneering role... 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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The Value of Restaging WIfI (Wound, Ischemia, Foot Infection) after Initial Vascular and Podiatric Intervention #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

The Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) classification system is a pivotal tool in assessing the severity of limb-threatening conditions, particularly in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and diabetes. A recent study underscores the importance of restaging WIfI after initial vascular and podiatric interventions to effectively monitor patient progress and guide subsequent treatment strategies.... Continue Reading →

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Exploring Innovative Limb Salvage Techniques for CLTI – Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) and Endovascular intervention

Introduction Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe condition with high risks of amputation and mortality. A groundbreaking study by Ding et al. (2024) has revealed the potential of combining Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) with Endovascular Therapy (EVT) to enhance outcomes for patients suffering from CLTI. Key Findings • At 6 months, 85.5% of... 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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