David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc

Special Report

New Opportunities to Improve Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment

09/01/2008

Kathleen Leask Capitulo ;

R. Gary Sibbald ;

Adrianne P.S. Smith , MD, FACEP;

Evonne Fowler ;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Diane L. Krasner , PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAWC, MAPWCA, CWCN;

Elizabeth A. Ayello ;

Jeffrey M. Levine , MD, AGSF, CWS-P, CMD;

09/01/2008

Wounds

Blog

Educating Patients On Mobility Improvement After A Healed Ulceration

03/05/2020

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Washington University’s Mike Mueller, PT, PhD, FAPTA, offers terrific advice in a recent piece about the importance of mobility in preventing re-ulceration.1 In his review, the author provides five primary recommendations to share with...

Washington University’s Mike...

03/05/2020

Podiatry Today

Blog

Recent Study Shows Impact Of Aggressive Wound Care In Multidisciplinary Setting

05/19/2017

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

A recent study finds that aggressive wound care by the multidisciplinary team is vital in reducing the time to wound healing.1

A recent study finds that...

05/19/2017

Podiatry Today

Blog

Are Lower Diabetic Amputation Rates In Italy A Cause For Hope?

04/16/2014

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

As the prevalence of diabetes rises, more people will face the complications of diabetes, including lower extremity amputation. However, there may be a ray of hope in the form of a recent study in PLOS One that notes a significant reduction...

As the prevalence of diabetes...

04/16/2014

Podiatry Today

Blog

Will Tough Fiscal Choices In Arizona Hamper Patient Access To Podiatric Care?

08/23/2010

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

I was asked by the editorial staff of Podiatry Today to summarize our thoughts regarding recent fiscal rulings to reduce the weight of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) on the state of Arizona’s budget. One of those...

I was asked by the editorial...

08/23/2010

Podiatry Today

Q&A

Assessing The Roles And Timing Of Advanced Therapies For Wounds

11/20/2018

Kazu Suzuki , DPM, CWS;

Alexander M. Reyzelman , DPM, FACFAS;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

The roles of advanced therapies within the wound care armamentarium and the timing of when to use them can be debatable. Accordingly, these expert panelists share their perspectives on modalities ranging from hyperbaric oxygen therapy to NPWT...

The roles of advanced therapies...

11/20/2018

Podiatry Today

Blog

Where Are We With Point-Of-Care Testing For PAD In Patients With Diabetes?

01/15/2021

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

How reliable are our screening tools for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? A recently published meta-analysis suggests that while our current diagnostic testing measures are promising, one should be wary of relying upon any one tool in...

How reliable are our screening...

01/15/2021

Podiatry Today

A 10-Step Guide To Applying Split Thickness Skin Grafts

02/27/2013

Diana Perry , DPM;

Jennifer Pappalardo , DPM;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Could split thickness skin grafts (STSGs) be beneficial in improving wound healing in patients with diabetes? These authors explore the viability of STSGs in this population and offer a step-by-step guide for using this modality. They also...

Could split thickness skin...

02/27/2013

Podiatry Today

Functional Properties of a Purified Reconstituted Bilayer Matrix Designed to Support Natural Wound Healing Processes

Advanced biomaterial engineering has produced unique wound care matrices using various tissue sources and processing methods. Source and process may impact the ability of the materials to...

Chad Yount ;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Liam Jones ;

Catherine McConnell ;

Gina Milner ;

11/23/2020

Blog

What Is The Optimal Post-Op Antibiotic Course For Osteoarticular Infections After Implant Removal?

06/28/2019

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

06/28/2019

Podiatry Today