Google Scholar ticked over to 95,006 citations overnight. The number is real โ the story behind it isn't mine. An h-index of 134 and an i10-index of 568 reflect 568 conversations between collaborators, residents, fellows, patients, and friends. A note on what citations actually are, why limb preservation is and always will be a team sport, and gratitude to everyone whose hand has been on the work.
Prof. David G. Armstrong Delivers Powerful Keynote on Multidisciplinary Care and Digital Health at International Wound Congress in Turkey #ActAgainstAmputation @usc_vascular
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANTALYA, TURKEY โ David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), has been selected to deliver the opening keynote address at the 19th National & 7th International Wound Congress. The event, held at the Titanic Mardan Palace from December 4โ7,... Continue Reading →
Bangladesh Podiatry Society Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Global Webinar #ActAgainstAmputation
Dhaka, Bangladesh โ October 8, 2025 โ The Bangladesh Podiatry Society marked its first anniversary today with a dynamic international webinar uniting clinicians, educators, and innovators from around the world. Hosted by Ekagra Health under the theme โHealing with Hope,โ the event celebrated Bangladeshโs rapid progress in diabetic-foot care and limb preservation. The hybrid program,... Continue Reading →
Beyond Sole Salvation: Prolonging Life Through Multidisciplinary Limb Preservation #ActAgainstAmputation @JVascSurg @ALPSLimb
When we speak of limb salvage, it is easy to think only in terms of preventing amputation. But as new evidence makes clear, the story does not end at the ankle. It is not just about preserving the limbโit is about extending life and helping people stay active, engaged, and moving. In a recent study,... Continue Reading →
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. Whatโs more, even minor foot infections can force oncologists to... Continue Reading →
Championing Limb Preservation in Rural Appalachia #ActAgainstAmputation @DukeVascular @WVUvascular @ALPSlimb @JVascSurg #DiabeticFoot
A New Insight from Samantha D. Minc, MD, MPH, and Team Samantha D. Minc, MD, MPHโnow at Duke Universityโand her coworkers have reported a compelling data in theย Journal of Vascular Surgery, titledย โIdentifying the challenges of amputation prevention in a rural state with mixed methods research engaging patients and providers.โย This study employs both quantitative and qualitative... Continue Reading →
Every Clinic Counts: New Study Shows Individual Teams Can Change the Odds for Limb Preservation in US Veterans #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot
A new national study published in JAMA Network Open offers a hopeful message for clinicians and care teams: where and how patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are treated makes a measurable difference in whether they keep their limbs . Researchers led by Hiroyuki Suzuki, MD, MSCI, and including our long-time friend and colleague Prof. Jeff Robbins, VACO Podiatry... Continue Reading →
In the Know with Toe and Flow: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Preservation #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb
Every 20 seconds, someone around the world faces the devastating reality of losing a limb due to complications from diabetes, peripheral artery disease, trauma, and other critical conditions. This global challenge not only affects individual lives but also imposes significant economic and societal burdens. Why is limb preservation such a complex task? Often, healthcare providers... Continue Reading →
Armstrong Keynotes Symposium Among Leading Experts in Malta to Address Limb Preservation #ActAgainstAmputation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valletta, Malta โ January 2025 โ The historic city of Valletta hosted a transformative symposium on limb preservation and interdisciplinary care, co-chaired by Dr. Corinne Scicluna and Luke Saliba, President of the Association of Podiatrists of Malta (APM). Held before a standing-room-only capacity audience, this landmark event brought together leading clinicians, researchers,... Continue Reading →
The Effect of Early Postop Physical Therapy on Wound Recurrence in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial #ToeFlowandGO #ActAgainstAmputation
Limb preservation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is a multifaceted challenge requiring an interdisciplinary approach often captured by the mantra โToe, Flow, and Go.โ This framework integrates the essential contributions of podiatry (toe), vascular surgery (flow), and physical therapy (go) to address the complex needs of high-risk patients. The Role of Each Discipline... Continue Reading →