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Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Proceedings
The STEADY Diabetic Foot Ulcer Registry: Methods, Insights, and Future Directions
04/24/2026
Jared R. Adams, MD, PhD; Jennifer N. Lannon, BS; Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS; David Alper, DPM; Cyaandi R. Dove, DPM; John C. Lantis, MD; Joseph Rolley, BS, MSIA; Robert Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA
The STEADY registry is an AI-enabled, real-world data platform designed to evaluate diabetic foot ulcer treatments and outcomes across diverse U.S. populations.
The STEADY registry is an AI-enabled, real-world data platform designed to evaluate diabetic foot ulcer treatments and outcomes across diverse U.S. populations.
The STEADY registry is an...
04/24/2026
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Conference Coverage
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Offloading, Surgery, and Beyond
04/17/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
At SAWC Spring 2026 in Charlotte, NC, Paul Kim, DPM, MS, and Johanna-Marie Richey, DPM, delivered a clinically focused discussion on offloading, surgical decision-making, and limb preservation in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management.
At SAWC Spring 2026 in Charlotte, NC, Paul Kim, DPM, MS, and Johanna-Marie Richey, DPM, delivered a clinically focused discussion on offloading, surgical decision-making, and limb preservation in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management.
At SAWC Spring 2026 in...
04/17/2026
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Conference Coverage
Medical Food Accelerates Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
04/10/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
A small case series presented at SAWC Spring 2026 found that adding a prescription medical food to standard care reduced diabetic foot ulcer healing time by 50–60%, with all wounds closing within 4–6 weeks and no adverse events reported....
A small case series presented at SAWC Spring 2026 found that adding a prescription medical food to standard care reduced diabetic foot ulcer healing time by 50–60%, with all wounds closing within 4–6 weeks and no adverse events reported....
A small case series presented at...
04/10/2026
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Original Research
Preserving Limbs and Lives: The Role of Cellular, Acellular, and Matrix-like Products in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care
02/26/2026
Abigail Royfman, BS; Sarah Lux, BA; Kennedy Couch, BS; Molynna Nguyen, BS; Mandy Wong, BS; Emily Gong, BS; Richard Simman, MD
CAMPs may reduce long-term lower-limb amputation risk and improve amputation-free survival in diabetic foot ulcer care.
CAMPs may reduce long-term lower-limb amputation risk and improve amputation-free survival in diabetic foot ulcer care.
CAMPs may reduce long-term...
02/26/2026
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Original Research
Photobiomodulation in Wounds of Individuals With Diabetes: A Nonrandomized Pilot Study
11/17/2025
Beatriz Barbieri Bortolozo, MSc; Amanda Ramiro Gomes da Silva, MSc; Thais Paulino Prado, PhD; Bianca Campos Oliveira, PhD; Joseane Morari, PhD; Flávia Cristina Zanchetta, PhD; Eliana Pereira Araújo, PhD; Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira, PhD; Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto Pires, BSN, PhD; Priscila Peruzzo Apolinario, PhD; Maria Helena M. Lima, RN, PhD
This prospective study examined the impact of photobiomodulation on lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes over the course of 12 weeks.
This prospective study examined the impact of photobiomodulation on lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes over the course of 12 weeks.
This prospective study examined...
11/17/2025
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Clinical Trial Design
The Trial Design of the Concurrent Optical and Magnetic Stimulation (COMS) Therapy Study for Refractory Diabetic Foot Ulcers (MAVERICKS):
08/13/2025
Robert D. Galiano, MD; Rena A. Li, BA; John C. Lantis, MD; Alisha Oropallo, MD; Jesus Ulloa, MD; Mark Iafrati, MD; Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH; Jessica O'Connell, MD; Aksone Nouvong, DPM
Pivotal multicenter trial will investigate concurrent optical and magnetic stimulation (COMS) therapy as an adjunctive treatment for refractory diabetic foot ulcers.
Pivotal multicenter trial will investigate concurrent optical and magnetic stimulation (COMS) therapy as an adjunctive treatment for refractory diabetic foot ulcers.
Pivotal multicenter trial will...
08/13/2025
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Case Series
The Impact of an Aggressive Clinic-Based Diabetic Foot Protocol: A Single-Center Case Series
08/08/2025
Qing Jia, MSN; Xiaojing Yin, BSN; Wen Qin, BSN; Jiaojiao Bai, BSN, RN
The authors explore the results of an aggressive, standardized wound healing protocol in 20 patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
The authors explore the results of an aggressive, standardized wound healing protocol in 20 patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
The authors explore the results...
08/08/2025
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Case Series
Transforming Powder Dressing for Lower Extremity Wounds in Patients with Diabetes: A Multinational Case Series
07/22/2025
Bradley Melnick, BS; Shin Young Yu, BA; Antoinette Nguyen, BA; Jeewon Chon, MA; Anmar Abu-Romman, MD; Rahim Laiwalla, MS; Joshua P. Weissman, MD; Chitang J. Joshi, MD; Tarifa Adam, BA; Robert D. Galiano, MD
In this case series, the authors examined the effectiveness of transforming powder dressing in chronic diabetic lower extremity wounds that had failed to resolve with previous standard of care protocols.
In this case series, the authors examined the effectiveness of transforming powder dressing in chronic diabetic lower extremity wounds that had failed to resolve with previous standard of care protocols.
In this case series, the authors...
07/22/2025
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Original Research
A Multicenter Retrospective Study Comparing a Polylactic Acid CAMP With Intact Fish Skin Graft or a Collagen Dressing in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers
09/17/2024
Brock A. Liden, DPM; Tiffany Liu, DPM; Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c); Melissa Foster, DPM; Ryan DeLeon, DPM; Gina Palazzi, DPM; José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna, MD, MSc, PhD
Objective: To retrospectively assess the effect of polylactic acid in promoting chronic wound healing compared with 2 other well-established cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products.
Objective: To retrospectively assess the effect of polylactic acid in promoting chronic wound healing compared with 2 other well-established cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products.
Objective: To retrospectively...
09/17/2024
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Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
09/04/2024
Michel Marcos Dalmedico, MS; Angela do Rocio Fedalto; Waleska Alves Martins; Chayane Karla Lucena de Carvalho, MS; Beatriz Luci Fernandes, PhD; Sergio Ossamu Ioshii, PhD
09/04/2024
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Author Insights
Homologous Platelet Gel for the Management of Refractory Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers
02/15/2024
Sara Ferreira
Dr. Sara Ferreira shares key details from her original research paper, “Use of Homologous Platelet Gel to Manage Refractory Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers: Additional Experience at a Tertiary Hospital.”
Dr. Sara Ferreira shares key details from her original research paper, “Use of Homologous Platelet Gel to Manage Refractory Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers: Additional Experience at a Tertiary Hospital.”
Dr. Sara Ferreira shares key...
02/15/2024
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Multimedia

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Videos
Hyperbaric Oxygen in Wound Care
12/02/2022
Michael B. Strauss, MD
Dr. Michael Strauss, MD, discusses the use of hyperbaric oxygen in the management of diabetic foot ulcers and other wounds.
Dr. Michael Strauss, MD, discusses the use of hyperbaric oxygen in the management of diabetic foot ulcers and other wounds.
Dr. Michael Strauss, MD,...
12/02/2022
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Some Said to “Chop” but I Said “No”
10/24/2022
Ngan Nguyen, DPM
Dr. Nguyen shares her case study on healing a diabetic limb using a complex combination of surgical debridement, infection control, and advanced wound medicine.
Dr. Nguyen shares her case study on healing a diabetic limb using a complex combination of surgical debridement, infection control, and advanced wound medicine.
Dr. Nguyen shares her case study...
10/24/2022
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Videos
Promising Results of Bromelain-based Enzymatic Debridement
10/06/2022
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
In this research presentation,...
10/06/2022
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Videos
Next Steps in Studying Bromelain-based Enzymatic Debridement on Biofilm and Microbial Loads
10/06/2022
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
In this interview, Dr. Robert J....
10/06/2022
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Videos
The Intersection of Cost and Efficacy in Allografts
09/16/2022
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM, expands on a recent study looking at the cost effectiveness of DHACM in treating lower extremity diabetic ulcers, and how the results might translate in the clinic and for payers.
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM, expands on a recent study looking at the cost effectiveness of DHACM in treating lower extremity diabetic ulcers, and how the results might translate in the clinic and for payers.
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM,...
09/16/2022
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Videos
Cost Effectiveness in the Clinic
09/16/2022
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM, discusses how DHACM treatment led to reductions in amputations, hospital readmissions, and cost for patients with diabetic ulcers.
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM, discusses how DHACM treatment led to reductions in amputations, hospital readmissions, and cost for patients with diabetic ulcers.
David Armstrong, PhD, DPM,...
09/16/2022
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Podcast
Barriers to Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Healing Clinical Trials: Insights From Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
06/13/2022
Kush Dhody, MD; Kazem Kazempour
In this podcast, Kazem Kazempour, PhD, and Kush Dhody, MD, discuss how careful study design is required to demonstrate efficacy of new wound healing treatments.
In this podcast, Kazem Kazempour, PhD, and Kush Dhody, MD, discuss how careful study design is required to demonstrate efficacy of new wound healing treatments.
In this podcast, Kazem...
06/13/2022
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The Most Cost-Effective Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
04/28/2022
Monique L. Abner, MD, CWSP
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses the total contact cast (TCC) as a cost-effective treatment for healing diabetic foot ulcers as well as acknowledges the challenges clinicians may encounter when presenting the option of a TCC...
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses the total contact cast (TCC) as a cost-effective treatment for healing diabetic foot ulcers as well as acknowledges the challenges clinicians may encounter when presenting the option of a TCC...
In this video, Monique Abner,...
04/28/2022
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SAWC Insights
Future Research on How to Effectively Offload Diabetic Foot Ulcers
04/22/2022
Monique L. Abner, MD, CWSP
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses her session, "Great Debates and Updates in Wound Healing," from SAWC Spring 2022 and the areas of future research that are needed to better understand how to effectively offload diabetic foot...
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses her session, "Great Debates and Updates in Wound Healing," from SAWC Spring 2022 and the areas of future research that are needed to better understand how to effectively offload diabetic foot...
In this video, Monique Abner,...
04/22/2022
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Redistributing Stressor Forces to Allow Diabetic Foot Ulcers to Heal
04/18/2022
Monique L. Abner, MD, CWSP
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses the importance of her session, "Great Debates and Updates in Wound Healing," at SAWC Spring 2022 and how Dr. Abner redistributes the stressor forces allowing the diabetic foot ulcer to heal.
In this video, Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discusses the importance of her session, "Great Debates and Updates in Wound Healing," at SAWC Spring 2022 and how Dr. Abner redistributes the stressor forces allowing the diabetic foot ulcer to heal.
In this video, Monique Abner,...
04/18/2022
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Viewpoints
The Human Cost of Automated Denials: A Wound Care Team's Experience With WISeR
05/26/2026
Amber Metoyer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Lance McNeill, MBA, MPAFF; Alexus Castaneda , BBA
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care. 
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care. 
A wound care team shares how...
05/26/2026
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Viewpoints
Skin Substitute Reimbursement Changes 2026: MAC Denials, Q Codes, and What’s Next
05/19/2026
Daniel L. Kapp, MD
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC. 
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC. 
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his...
05/19/2026
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Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-BC
Videos
Observations on 2026 Skin Substitute Use Across the Continuum
05/15/2026
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-BC
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-B, discusses CTP shifts in long-term care, private office settings, and mobile care.
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, CWOCN-AP, ANP, ACNS-B, discusses CTP shifts in long-term care, private office settings, and mobile care.
Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN,...
05/15/2026
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Viewpoint
Operational Observations in a New CTP Regulatory Environment
05/08/2026
Nikki Johnston; Kati Kaushal, DNP, FNP-C, CWS
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these consultants' observations in this new regulatory environment.
Learn more about these...
05/08/2026
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Analysis
Notes on Financial and Legal Implications of Measurement Inconsistencies and CTPs
03/26/2026
Scott Nelson
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit...
03/26/2026
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Analysis
What Are the Risks of Measurement Inaccuracy With CTPs?
03/23/2026
Scott Nelson
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that...
03/23/2026
Wounds
Analysis
Measurement Accuracy and CTPs: Viewpoints on Driving Outcomes
03/19/2026
Scott Nelson
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos,...
03/19/2026
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Analysis
Implementation of Three Unexpected CTP 2026 Medicare Payment Changes: Part 3
03/17/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer...
03/17/2026
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Analysis
Implementation of Three Unexpected CTP 2026 Medicare Payment Changes: Part 2
03/13/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video...
03/13/2026
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Analysis
Implementation of Three Unexpected CTP 2026 Medicare Payment Changes: Part 1
03/11/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In part 1 of a video series, Kathleen D. Schaum breaks down how to implement using the same allowable payment rate for all brands of CTP sheets.
In part 1 of a video series, Kathleen D. Schaum breaks down how to implement using the same allowable payment rate for all brands of CTP sheets.
In part 1 of a video series,...
03/11/2026
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