Photo courtesy of Dr. Armstrong Here is the 60 second radio spot From Keck of USC Newsroom Innovative tool could potentially reduce chronic wound complications and improve patient outcomes LOS ANGELES — Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds — wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria,... The post New technology ‘lights up’ bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

The Case for Integrated Vascular and Podiatric Care: Enhancing Outcomes and Reducing Amputations In recent years, the integration of vascular and podiatric care has emerged as a crucial strategy in the prevention and treatment of lower extremity complications, particularly for patients with diabetes. The relationship between diabetic foot wounds and vascular disease is well-established, and... The post Toe, Flow…and dough? The case for integrated podiatric and vascular surgical care #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb #DiabeticFoot first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

In the realm of diagnostic medicine, certain tests have become ubiquitous, ordered almost instinctively by clinicians navigating the complexities of infectious diseases. Among these, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) tests stand out, often ordered together to provide a semblance of diagnostic reassurance. However, as highlighted by Prof. Brad Spellberg and his... The post ESR and CRP: A Case for Why We Need to Stop Zombie Tests – from @BradSpellberg and coworkers – Diagnostic stewardship may be more important than antimicrobial stewardship first appeared on ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA – August 30, 2024 – A new study published in Diabetology reveals that Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) who transitioned to commercial insurance experienced significantly lower rates of major amputation compared to those who remained on Medicaid. The research, co-authored by a team from Keck School of Medicine of University... The post Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance Significantly Reduces Major Amputation Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients, Study Finds #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot @ResearchatUS ..read more

We are pleased to highlight more initial data with Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT). This novel approach offers a potential additional intervention for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and severe diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The TTT technique, as detailed in a recent case series from our colleagues in Boston, demonstrates the potential for improved... The post Exploring Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) for Limb Preservation #ActAgainstAmputation first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), has just achieved a remarkable milestone by publishing his 700th peer-reviewed manuscript at the age of 55. This accomplishment makes him the first podiatric surgeon in the history of the specialty to reach this landmark. Notably, David reached his... The post @USC Podiatric Surgeon David G. Armstrong Now First to Reach 700 Peer Reviewed Publications @KeckMedUSC @USC_Vascular @alpslimb @ResearchAtUSC first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

Ben Pearl DPM and David Armstrong, DPM discussed challenges in the diabetic foot on Pearl’s podcast Fit Foot U. Topics ranged from a smart boot study for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, the challenges of managing patient non-compliance, the emergence of Ozempic and other GLP- 1 agonists in diabetic management ,over-utilization of modern imaging technology... The post Fit Foot U #Podcast: An interview with @USC’s Prof. David G. Armstrong by Dr. Ben Pearl #ActAgainstAmputation first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

Here are some clips from the International Wound Journal podcast featuring Prof. Armstrong The post A life dedicated to limb preservation: @USC Prof David G. Armstrong #IWJPodcast first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

In a recent bibliometric analysis published in Heliyon, Xiaoyun Li and colleagues examined the research hotspots and trends in nursing for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) from 2013 to 2023. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the progression and focus areas in DFU nursing, highlighting the growing importance of risk assessment, protective measures, and clinical... The post New Insights into Research for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Decade of Research Trends #WoundHealing #Bibliometric #ActAgainstAmputation first appeared on DF Blog ..read more

In the rapidly advancing field of robotics, the ability to perceive and interact with the environment in a human-like manner is a critical frontier. The development of bionic electronic skin (e-skin) with multi-directional droplet sliding sensing, as presented by Xu et al. (2024), marks a significant leap forward in this endeavor. This groundbreaking technology not... The post Exploring the Future of Robotics with Bionic E-Skin: A New Frontier in Enhanced Perception @NaturePortfolio #WoundHealing #EpidermalElectronics #Robotics #WearableRobots first appeared on DF Blog ..read more