This premier interdisciplinary conference of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), now in its 25th year, will bring together healthcare professionals from around the world, including podiatrists, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, wound care specialists, and other healthcare providers in the field of limb preservation. DFCon covers a wide range of topics related to diabetic foot management, including the latest research, emerging treatments and technologies, best practices in wound care, and strategies for preventing and managing diabetic foot complications and amputations. The highly interactive format will feature case presentations, debates, and interactive workshops designed to encourage discussion and collaboration among participants.

Attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of “state-of-the-art” principles and techniques of foot and ankle surgery.



Attendees will understand principles of managing complications and limb-salvage.



Attendees will understand the use and application of emerging techniques involving orthobiologics, arthroscopy, endoscopy, total ankle replacement, intramedullary fixation, external fixation, and cartilage replacement.



Attendees will understand new concepts and techniques utilized in the management of complex diabetic lower extremity problems such as Charcot, ankle fractures, osteomyelitis and significant soft tissue deficits.



Attendees will understand the management of foot and ankle trauma including ankle fractures, calcaneal fractures, forefoot fractures, ankle sprains and osteochondral lesions of the talus.