“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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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.
PM Podiatry Hall of Fame: Meet Lee C. Rogers, DPM
March 2025 – Dr. Rogers has tackled the problem of increasing diabetes-related amputations worldwide through innovative research and clinical practices. His induction into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame celebrates not only his professional achievements, but also honors his courage and unwavering dedication to moving podiatry forward
USC Names David Armstrong, ALPS Founding President, a Distinguished Professor
The University of Southern California (USC) has named Dr. David Armstrong, ALPS Founding President, a Distinguished Professor in recognition of his pioneering contributions to research, clinical care, and interdisciplinary innovation. This appointment also marks the first time USC has bestowed this honor upon a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)—a historic moment for the field of podiatric medicine and limb preservation.
Research study: Real-World Racial Variation in Treatment and Outcomes Among Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
March 6 2023 – Dr. David G. Armstrong was among the authors of the research study “Real-World Racial Variation in Treatment and Outcomes Among Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease”. Results of this real-world study suggest that black patients with PAD have higher disease severity at the time of diagnosis and are at increased risk of experiencing adverse outcomes following diagnosis
The 25th Edition of DFCon Will be the Strongest and Most Impactful one Yet
Anaheim, California – On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the American Limb Preservation Society Board and the DFCon Course Director Team gathered in Anaheim to craft an inspiring program for the 25th anniversary of DFCon, North America’s premier interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference, set to take place October 23-25, 2025, at the JW Marriott Anaheim.
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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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