“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
David Armstrong Delivers Inspirational Keynote at Shijiazhuang International Diabetes Conference
Distinguished Professor David G. Armstrong, Founding President of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), delivered a powerful keynote at the 11th Shijiazhuang International Diabetes Conference. Hosted by The Second Hospital of Shijiazhuang, the event welcomed over 1,000 clinicians, scientists, and public health leaders focused on the intersection of diabetes care and limb preservation.
Leading the Global Charge in Diabetic Foot Education: The American Limb Preservation Society
New publication in May Special Edition of the Limb Preservation Journal highlights ALPS’ global impact. The article in the special issue outlines the position and educational initiatives being undertaken in 2025 by the American Limb Preservation Society, a partner member, along with Wounds Canada, of the Limb Preservations Alliance. It highlights global outreach programs and collaborations in 2025.
Shape the Future of Diabetic Foot Care: Submit Your Abstract for DFCon 2025
Elevate your career in limb preservation: The ALPS Traveling Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! Apply before June 1, 2025. 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?
New Special Issue of Seminars in Vascular Surgery: ‘Interdisciplinary Limb Preservation: What Every Vascular Surgeon Needs to Know’ Was Ignited by DFCon
A few weeks ago, a special issue of Seminars in Vascular Surgery titled “Interdisciplinary Limb Preservation: What Every Vascular Surgeon Needs to Know” was released. Edited by Ahmed Kayssi, Samantha Minc, Caitlin Hicks (Editor-in-Chief), and David Armstrong, this must-read publication is more than just a an issue —it’s a timely pulse check on where the limb preservation field is heading in 2025.
Elevate your career in limb preservation: The ALPS Traveling Fellowship 2025 is open for applications!
Elevate your career in limb preservation: The ALPS Traveling Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! Apply before June 1, 2025. 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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