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Deepali Darji1, Kyle E Wamelink2, Samantha D Minc3
1Division of Vascular Surgery & Podiatry, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, 3024 Burnett-Womack Building Campus Box 7212, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|March 19, 2026
Summary
Multidisciplinary limb-preservation teams significantly reduce amputation rates in diabetic patients. Integrated care models, including telehealth and AI, offer scalable solutions for better outcomes and patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Vascular Surgery
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Diabetes-related foot complications are a growing global health issue, frequently resulting in limb loss.
- Effective management requires a coordinated approach involving various medical specialists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary limb-preservation teams in reducing amputation rates.
- To discuss the components of coordinated care and their impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Review of the integrated care model for diabetic foot complications.
- Emphasis on early diagnosis, revascularization, infection control, wound care, and medical optimization.
- Exploration of telehealth and emerging technologies (AI, smart devices) as scalable solutions.
Main Results:
- Multidisciplinary teams significantly reduce amputation rates.
- Improved patient outcomes, engagement, and quality of life are observed.
- System-level efficiencies are enhanced through coordinated care.
Conclusions:
- Integrated, multidisciplinary teams are crucial for preserving limbs in diabetic patients.
- Telehealth and advanced technologies can overcome barriers like fragmented care and geographic disparities.
- This model improves overall patient well-being and addresses a critical global health challenge.
Keywords:
Chronic limb-threatening ischemiaDiabetic foot ulcerLimb amputationMultidisciplinary teamPatient-centered carePeripheral artery diseaseValue-based careMore Related Videos
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