Dr. Michael Siah, recipient of the 2023 ALPS Traveling Fellowship, is advancing limb preservation and saving limbs through groundbreaking vascular surgery, research, and international collaboration at UT Southwestern.
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.
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.
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 a global team approach in limb preservation at a prestigious Washington DC event, underscoring the intersection of healthcare and diplomacy.