In the groundbreaking BEST-CLI (Best Endovascular vs. Best Surgical Therapy in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia) trial, a surprising and important observation emerged: female patients had fewer limb amputations than their male counterparts.
Dr. Katharine McGinigle, vascular surgeon-scientist and a board member of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), led the gender-based secondary analysis of the trial. Here’s what they found:
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is proud to announce a new affiliation and partnership with International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) marking a significant stride forward in the mission to prevent avoidable amputation.
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly celebrates Dr. Joseph Mills, Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine — and ALPS Founding Clinical Chair—on receiving the American Diabetes Association’s honor in diabetic foot care, the 2025 Roger Pecoraro Award.
New Orleans, LA – June 2025. The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) made a resounding impact at this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) gathering, held in the vibrant heart of New Orleans. From cutting-edge education to cross-disciplinary collaboration, ALPS’s presence underscored the urgency and innovation driving the field of limb preservation.
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) marked its presence at PODOCON 2025 in Bangalore, India, reaffirming its mission to eliminate preventable amputations worldwide. The visit underscored ALPS’s commitment to advancing education and promoting the benefits of multidisciplinary teams in diabetic foot care in regions facing high burdens of diabetes-related complications.