“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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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?
Breaking Barriers in Limb Preservation: Meet 4 Women Shaping ALPS – Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and this year, the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly celebrates 4 extraordinary women on the ALPS Board of Directors. Through their leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication, these trailblazers are not only making history but also shaping the future of limb preservation.
Barry Without Borders: Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson-Donaldson Helps Save Limbs in the Bahamas
Barry Without Borders: Providing Free Podiatric and Wound Care to Over 1,000 Patients Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson-Donaldson, DPM, CWSP, DABPM, recently participated in Barry Without Borders, a medical mission spearheaded by Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. Over the course of a week, Dr. Hutcheson-Donaldson helped to provide free podiatric and wound care to more than 1,000 patients in the Bahamas, addressing a critical gap in healthcare access for individuals suffering from chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Reflections and looking ahead: Living with Amplitude Magazine interviews ALPS Founding President David Armstrong
Reflections and looking ahead | With the 25th edition of DFCon coming up this year, ‘Living with Amplitude’ Magazine editor in chief Larry Borowsky invited ALPS Founding President David Armstrong to reflect on the last quarter-century of progress in limb care and to look ahead at the next decade or two.
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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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