“Every 20 seconds, somewhere around the world someone loses their leg because of diabetes.
Our mission is to push back the clock and eliminate preventable amputations over the next generation.”
Dr. David G. Armstrong
ALPS Founding President
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ALPS and PFA Unite to Advance Global Pedorthic and Diabetic Foot Care
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) have announced a new affiliation aimed at strengthening collaboration in lower limb health and advancing pedorthic care worldwide. By bringing together expertise in limb preservation, diabetic foot care, and patient mobility, the partnership will support education, interdisciplinary care, and knowledge sharing across both organisations. Together, ALPS and PFA are committed to improving patient outcomes, preventing avoidable limb loss, and raising awareness of the vital role pedorthists play in the continuum of care.
Shape the Future of Diabetic Foot Care: Submit Your Abstract for DFCon
Submit Your Abstract for DFCon 2026. Join ALPS at DFCon. If you submit your abstract and you can join a growing international effort to improve outcomes and prevent amputations.
Presenting at DFCon offers a chance to showcase your research, connect with experts, and build momentum for your career in this important field.
DFCon 2026 to Bring Global Leaders in Limb Preservation to Anaheim This October
Anaheim, CA – The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) will host DFCon 2026 October 22–24, 2026, at the JW Marriott Anaheim.n DFCon 2026 will feature a comprehensive program on diabetic foot management, including the latest research, emerging treatments and technologies, best practices in wound care, and multidisciplinary strategies to build the best team and ultimately help prevent amputations and preserve limbs.
ALPS Founding President David G. Armstrong Completes Five-City China Tour, Delivering Keynotes at Three National Diabetes Congresses
Limb preservation leader and ALPS Founding President David G. Armstrong’s, DPM, MD, PhD convenes mentors and mentees across Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Prof. Armstrong highlights diabetes as a profoundly global disease, and limb preservation to be a global team sport.
Elevate your career in limb preservation: ALPS Traveling Fellowship: Extended Application Deadline: 1 July 2026
Elevate your career in limb preservation: The ALPS Traveling Fellowship 2026 is open for applications! Apply before July 1, 2026. For clinicians who have a strong interest in limb salvage the ALPS Traveling Fellowship provides a unique mentorship opportunity.
This ALPS Traveling Fellowship is a grant created to foster global collaboration and provide hands-on learning experiences in interdisciplinary limb preservation care. Are you our next fellow?
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“We aim to advance science and clinical care in association with limb preservation and to develop the next generation of clinicians, scientists and clinician scientists in this field.”
Dr. David G. Armstrong
ALPS Founding President
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