ALPS

11/01/2024

Diabetes is the most common health factor contributing to foot wounds and the risk of amputation. With November as official , let’s use this opportunity to create awareness and help our patients.

The facts are:

🔹An estimated 18.6 million people worldwide are affected by a diabetic foot ulcer.
🔹Diabetic foot ulcers account for 80% of major amputations.
🔹Those affected by limb loss are faced with an increased risk of death, among other challenges to their physical and emotional health.

We also know it is common for patients in need of complex foot wound care to feel uncertain and overwhelmed about where to start.

One of the goals of the Limb Preservation Alliance (LPA) supported by ALPS,the American Limb Preservation Society, the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, the Caribbean Wounds Network, D-Foot International, and Wounds Canada, is to create awareness and preserve limbs.

Please share this message among colleagues to help us in our mission. Together, we’re creating lasting change.

Learn more: Guide for Patients to Act Against Preventable Lower Extremity Amputation : https://limbpreservationsociety.org/patient-resources-3/ -leg-wound

10/31/2024

10/25/2024

Calling all limb preservation advocates! Join us at DFCon 2024 November 7-9 for cutting-edge insights and groundbreaking discussions. We’re excited to invite you to our lunch symposia, where you'll explore transformative approaches to limb preservation.

🚨 Important: After October 31st, prices will increase by $50—don’t let this opportunity haunt you! Register now before it vanishes: Register Here: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration/

Thursday, November 7
🕐 12:30 - 13:30
💡 Revolutionizing Limb Care: The Impact of LimFlow TADV
👨‍⚕️ Chair: Shon Chakrabarti MD MPH
🎤 Speakers: Miguel Montero Baker; David Armstrong; Brian D. Lepow; Michael Siah
🦶 Brought to you by: LimFlow SA

Friday, November 8
🕐 12:10 - 13:10
💡 Insights from the Largest RCT on DFUs and Its Impact on Limb Salvage
👨‍⚕️ Chair: John Lantis
🎤 Speakers: Lee Rogers; Alberto Piaggesi
🦶 Brought to you by: Kerecis

Saturday, November 9
🕐 11:55 - 12:55
💡 Evolving Solutions: Transformative Trends in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
🎤 Speaker: Ralph J. Napolitano Jr, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS
🦶 Brought to you by: Solventum

Secure your spot today and be part of the future of limb preservation!

10/24/2024

👣 Pushing the Boundaries in Limb Preservation at DFCon 2024!

Join us for Session 11: The Bleeding Edge in Medicine and Surgery on Saturday, November 9th! Explore groundbreaking advancements in diabetic foot care, neuropathy, and more with these expert discussions:

♦️ The Ecstasy of Defeet: Will Next-Generation Diabetes Drugs Defeat the Diabetic Foot Epidemic? - Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD
♦️ Diabetic Foot Consortium: Update 2024 - Brian Schmidt, DPM
♦️ Spinal Cord Stimulation and Bioelectrics for Neuropathy: Evidence Update 2024 - Erika A. Peterson, MD
♦️ A Bone to PICC? Osteomyelitis Management - Lawrence Lavery, DPM

Stay on the cutting edge of research and innovation in limb preservation and diabetic foot care! Register today: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration/

10/23/2024

🎃 Step into the spookiest season with savings and limb preservation magic!

This October, ALPS is brewing up a fang-tastic deal: save 25% on membership with code BOOO24! Becoming a member means connecting with a powerhouse community of clinicians dedicated to preventing amputations and enhancing patient care. You'll also unlock exclusive perks like discounted rates for DFCon 2024 in November and Great Debates & Updates in December. And starting in 2025, members can apply for the prestigious Traveling Fellowship to expand their expertise globally!

From networking to ongoing education, ALPS offers a toe-tally transformative experience: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/become-a-member/

Hurry! DFCon 2024 is creeping closer, and regular registration rates expire on October 31st. Don’t let this deal slip through your claws—register today before prices increase by $50! https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration/

10/22/2024

👣 Don't miss the Pre-Con Workshop at DFCon 2024!

Join us on Wednesday, November 6, from 1-6 PM at the JW Marriott in Anaheim for an exclusive hands-on workshop hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) in collaboration with ALPS!

Titled "Wound Care for the Lower Extremity – What’s between the toe and the flow?", this session will dive deep into practical techniques for lower extremity wound care, giving you the tools to enhance your practice.

🗓️ Limited spots left! Register now: https://keckusc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8387&IsExhibitor=false

10/18/2024

🎃 It's time to put your best foot forward this spooky season! 🎃

This October, become an ALPS member and save 25% with code BOOO24! Whether you're in the "toe" business or focusing on the "flow," ALPS is where clinicians unite to tackle limb preservation together. Our community connects experts to form their own toe-tally awesome work groups that help wrap up patient care and prevent amputations: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/become-a-member/

But that's not all—DFCon 2024 is creeping up fast! It’s scary how little time is left to lock in regular registration rates. After October 31st, prices will increase by $50 until the day of the conference! Don’t let this opportunity haunt you—register now before it vanishes: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration/

10/17/2024

👣 Exploring the Overlooked Elements of Limb Preservation at DFCon 2024!

Join us for Session 10: All the Stuff We Think Doesn’t Matter (…but Kinda Sorta Does) on Friday, November 9th! This insightful session dives into often overlooked factors in limb preservation, covering topics that truly matter:

♦️ Psyching out the Sole: Should we include Depression in WIFI Scores? - Brandon Brooks, PhD
♦️ Food for the Sole - Jeffrey Nelson, PhD
♦️ Flow When There is No Toe - Tay Hsien Ts'ung, MBBS, MSc, MRCS, FRCS
♦️ Toe, Flow...and GO! The Role of Physical Therapy (is Good for the Sole) - Stephanie Woelfel, DPT
♦️ O Sole Mio! My Secrets to Maximizing Hospital-Free and Ulcer-Free Days - Marco Meloni, MD, PhD
♦️ Pragmatic Steps to Painful Wounds (and Sole Salvation) - Lee Rogers, DPM

Don’t miss these talks addressing the nuances of care that often go unnoticed but make a world of difference! Register today: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration/

10/11/2024

👣 Join us for the Pre-Con Workshop at DFCon on November 6 in Anaheim, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) in collaboration with ALPS: "Wound Care for the Lower Extremity – What’s between the toe and the flow?"

This hands-on workshop, hosted by AAWC, dives deep into wound care techniques for the lower extremities, giving you the tools to elevate your practice! Don’t miss this in-depth, expert-led workshop ahead of DFCon.

🔻Explore the pre-conference workshop program: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/registration-precon-aawc/
🔻Become an ALPS member and help us save limbs and lives: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/become-a-member/