The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) are proud to announce strengthened collaboration, building on their successful partnership first launched in 2024.
Walking A Mile in the Patients’ Boots: DFCon 2025’s Smart Boot Experience Brings the Patient Perspective to Life
During the Pre-Conference Workshop of the 2025 Edition of the Diabetic Foot Conference in Anaheim, a group of volunteers participated in a unique activity designed to simulate the physical challenges faced by patients undergoing offloading treatment.
2025 DFCon Award Winners
At the 25th Anniversary of the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) once again honored groundbreaking research and extraordinary leadership in the field of limb preservation.
This year’s award winners embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to eliminating preventable amputations—a mission at the heart of ALPS.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ALPS Proudly Announces the Successful Conclusion of the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Diabetic Foot Conference
Anaheim, CA | October 25, 2025 — The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 25th anniversary edition of the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), the premier diabetic foot conference in North America.
Dr. David G. Armstrong Named 2025 Global PAD Patient Champion
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly announces that Dr. David G. Armstrong has been named the 2025 Global Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Patient Champion — a unique honor nominated by patients. As Founding President of ALPS and Distinguished Professor of Surgery at USC, Dr. Armstrong’s decades of work have bridged clinical innovation with compassionate advocacy, empowering underserved populations and driving global collaborations in limb preservation.