“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
ALPS News
Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance Reduces Major Amputation Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients, Study Finds
A recent study reveals that diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients transitioning from Medicaid to commercial insurance face a 27% lower risk of major amputation. Conducted by leading experts from ALPS and published in Diabetology, the research highlights the critical role of insurance in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Discover how insurance transitions can help reduce amputation rates for those with DFUs.
ALPS and AAWC Forge Powerful Partnership to Elevate Wound Care and Limb Preservation
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is partnering with the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) to enhance limb preservation. This collaboration will strengthen multidisciplinary care, expand education, and raise public awareness to prevent avoidable amputations and improve patient outcomes.
ALPS and SVN Partner to Transform Limb Preservation through Enhanced Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Public Awareness
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is partnering with the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) to enhance limb preservation. This collaboration will strengthen multidisciplinary care, expand education, and raise public awareness to prevent avoidable amputations and improve patient outcomes.
ALPS Founding President Dr. David Armstrong Advocates for Global Team Approach in Limb Preservation at Washington DC Event
ALPS Founding President Dr. David Armstrong advocates for a global team approach in limb preservation at a prestigious Washington DC event, underscoring the intersection of healthcare and diplomacy.
Vascular Surgery Leader Dr. Joseph Mills Completes SVS Presidency: ALPS Celebrates His Distinguished Service
Discover how Dr. Joseph Mills, a renowned leader in vascular surgery and recent president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, has shaped the field with his groundbreaking contributions to diabetic foot amputation prevention and limb salvage. As a distinguished professor at Baylor College of Medicine and co-editor of “Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery,” Dr. Mills has led significant advancements in vascular care. Learn more about his impactful legacy and ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes in the latest tribute from the American Limb Preservation Society.
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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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