On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
In 2009, California hospitals collectively documented 7,973 lower-extremity amputations in diabetic adults. Dr. Carl Stevens at Harbor-UCLA decided to ask a question most people in medicine had quietly avoided: where do these patients live? The answer, published five years later in Health Affairs, was the kind of finding that is simultaneously obvious in retrospect and... Continue Reading →
LONDON, UK – October 2025 — The 11th King’s International Summit on Modern Surgical Reconstruction and Multidisciplinary Care of the Diabetic Foot brought together global leaders in limb preservation for two days of intensive discussion, innovation, and collaboration at King’s Place, London. Co-directed by Professors Mike Edmonds and Venu Kavarthapu, the meeting’s theme — “Breaking... Continue Reading →
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 limb—it is about extending life and helping people stay active, engaged, and moving. In a recent study,... Continue Reading →
This from our Keck physician page for more info, see Building a Scalable Limb Preservation Program: 4 Steps to Success A Keck Medicine of USC podiatric surgeon outlines actionable steps for optimizing diabetic foot ulcer care. Each year, diabetic foot ulcers affect nearly 18.6 million people globally, contributing to more than 1.6 million amputations annually. These... Continue Reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valletta, Malta – January 2025 – 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 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 →
Screenshot We are pleased to announce the publication of a new manuscript titled "The Who and the How: Understanding Populations and Implementing Limb-Preservation Programs to Maximize Success" by our colleagues Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, and Christian Campat, DO, from Fresno, CA. This invited commentary, published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, explores the critical elements... Continue Reading →
Authors:Yuki Izumi DPM, Hirotaka Onishi MD, MHPE, PhD, Lawrence A. Lavery DPM, MPH Published in:Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2024 Abstract:The study investigates the management of diabetic foot (DF) care in Japan, a country without podiatrists, using data from a nationwide survey. It identifies the health professionals involved and the tasks they perform, highlighting differences from... Continue Reading →
Singapore – February 1, 2024 The American Limb Preservation Society proudly acknowledges the distinguished visit of Dr. David G. Armstrong, ALPS Founding President, to Singapore as a Visiting Expert. Dr. Armstrong, a podiatric surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, professor of surgery and neurological surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and a... Continue Reading →
Beatriz Leung, and David G. Armstrong, in advance of Grand Rounds Students, Residents, Fellows and Faculty from the Department of Surgery following the "meet the professor portion of David G. Armstrong's grand rounds" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moreno Valley, CA – Dr. David G. Armstrong, renowned Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California and... Continue Reading →
