Michigan Medicine 4th Annual Diabetic Foot Conference 2024 (Videos + Audios + PDFs)

Multidisciplinary Strategies for Diabetic Limb Preservation and Diabetic Foot Infection Management

The Michigan Medicine 4th Annual Diabetic Foot Conference 2024, themed “UndeFEETed”, is a comprehensive educational program dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with diabetic foot disease through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. Hosted by the University of Michigan Medical School, this conference brings together experts in vascular surgery, podiatry, infectious diseases, endocrinology, wound care, rehabilitation, and internal medicine to address the growing challenges associated with diabetic foot infections (DFIs), chronic wounds, and limb preservation.

A key focus of the conference is the innovative Michigan Lower Extremity Services (MiLES) Clinic, a collaborative care model that integrates multiple specialties to streamline treatment pathways, improve healing rates, reduce hospital length of stay, and prevent unnecessary amputations. Through case-based discussions, institutional protocols, and evidence-based presentations, attendees gain practical tools for implementing successful limb salvage programs in their own healthcare settings.

Product Details

Course: Michigan Medicine 4th Annual Diabetic Foot Conference 2024

Institution: University of Michigan Medical School

Format: Videos + Audios + PDF Slides + VTT Subtitles

Includes:

• 11 Videos
• 11 Audio Recordings
• 11 Subtitle Files (VTT)
• 11 PDF Presentations

File Size: 2.76 GB

Language: English

Location: Danto Auditorium, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Availability: In-Person and Virtual Attendance

Course Overview

Diabetic foot complications remain among the leading causes of hospitalization, infection, disability, and lower extremity amputation worldwide. Effective management requires close collaboration among multiple specialties to address vascular insufficiency, infection control, wound healing, glycemic management, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.

The UndeFEETed Conference 2024 focuses on practical strategies to:

• Improve diabetic limb preservation
• Reduce major amputations
• Optimize multidisciplinary coordination
• Streamline diabetic foot infection management
• Enhance referral pathways
• Improve institutional outcomes
• Reduce readmission rates

Attendees gain valuable insights into how Michigan Medicine successfully manages high-risk diabetic foot patients through an integrated team-based model.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify current multidisciplinary approaches to diabetic foot wound management
• Apply evidence-based strategies for diabetic foot infection treatment
• Understand collaborative care models used in limb preservation programs
• Recognize the role of each specialty within the diabetic foot care team
• Develop effective referral pathways for high-risk patients
• Implement strategies to improve wound healing and limb salvage outcomes
• Evaluate institutional protocols designed to reduce hospital stays and readmissions
• Integrate coordinated care approaches into clinical practice

Major Topics Covered

🦶 Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI) Management

Comprehensive review of:

• Early recognition of infection
• Classification of diabetic foot infections
• Medical and surgical treatment strategies
• Prevention of disease progression
• Antibiotic stewardship

Clinical Focus

• Limb preservation
• Reduction of major amputations
• Improved patient outcomes

🩸 Limb Preservation & Limb Salvage

Topics include:

• Multidisciplinary limb salvage strategies
• Advanced wound care techniques
• Revascularization planning
• Surgical intervention timing
• Long-term patient monitoring

Key Goals

• Maximize wound healing
• Preserve functional mobility
• Prevent recurrent ulceration

❤️ Vascular Assessment & Intervention

Review of vascular contributions to diabetic foot disease.

Topics include:

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Noninvasive vascular testing
• Endovascular interventions
• Surgical bypass considerations
• Perfusion optimization

Clinical Importance

Restoring blood flow is often critical for successful wound healing and limb preservation.

🦠 Infectious Disease Management

Special focus on:

• Osteomyelitis
• Soft tissue infections
• Antibiotic selection
• Duration of therapy
• Multidisciplinary infection control

Case-Based Discussions

Real-world examples illustrating successful collaborative management.

🩺 Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Coverage includes:

• Diabetic foot ulcer management
• Offloading strategies
• Biomechanical assessment
• Surgical reconstruction
• Preventive foot care

Practical Applications

Reducing ulcer recurrence and preserving mobility.

🍬 Diabetes & Endocrine Management

Topics include:

• Glycemic control
• Impact of hyperglycemia on wound healing
• Diabetes optimization during hospitalization
• Long-term metabolic management

Clinical Relevance

Improved glycemic control directly influences healing rates and infection outcomes.

🤝 Multidisciplinary Team-Based Care

A major theme of the conference is the success of coordinated care models.

Featured specialties include:

• Vascular Surgery
• Podiatry
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Rehabilitation Services
• Nursing
• Social Work

Benefits

• Faster treatment decisions
• Improved communication
• Reduced complications
• Enhanced patient outcomes

🏥 The MiLES Clinic Model

Michigan Lower Extremity Services (MiLES) serves as a national example of multidisciplinary diabetic foot care.

Topics covered:

• Clinic structure
• Referral processes
• Care coordination
• Outcome tracking
• Institutional success metrics

Lessons Learned

How academic medical centers can implement effective limb preservation programs.

⏱️ Hospital Throughput & Discharge Planning

Special focus on Michigan Medicine’s:

“Discharge by Noon” Initiative

Topics include:

• Care pathway optimization
• Length of stay reduction
• Readmission prevention
• Transitional care planning

Outcomes

Improved patient flow while maintaining high-quality care.

🚶 Rehabilitation & Functional Recovery

Topics include:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Mobility restoration
• Prevention of disability
• Long-term patient support

Target Audience

This conference is designed for the entire diabetic limb preservation team:

Physicians

• Vascular Surgeons
• Endocrinologists
• Infectious Disease Specialists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Hospitalists

Surgical Specialists

• Podiatrists
• Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Nursing Professionals

• Wound Care Nurses
• Surgical Nurses
• Inpatient Nursing Teams

Rehabilitation Professionals

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists

Support Services

• Social Workers
• Care Coordinators
• Discharge Planning Teams

Why This Course Is Valuable

✔ Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Care

✔ Evidence-Based Limb Preservation Strategies

✔ Diabetic Foot Infection Management

✔ Advanced Wound Care Techniques

✔ Vascular Assessment & Revascularization

✔ Podiatric Surgery & Offloading Approaches

✔ Endocrine Optimization for Wound Healing

✔ Hospital Length-of-Stay Reduction Strategies

✔ Readmission Prevention Protocols

✔ Real-World Academic Medical Center Experience

✔ MiLES Clinic Best Practices

✔ Practical Team-Based Care Models

Clinical & Educational Value

The Michigan Medicine 4th Annual Diabetic Foot Conference 2024 provides a practical, multidisciplinary framework for managing diabetic foot disease and preserving lower extremities in high-risk patients. Through collaborative expertise from vascular surgery, podiatry, infectious disease, endocrinology, rehabilitation, and nursing, participants learn proven strategies to improve wound healing, reduce amputations, streamline care delivery, and enhance patient outcomes.

+ Topics:

• 01 Podiatry – An Update on Outcomes
• 02 Diabetic Foot Infection Severity Predicts Re-ulceration Post Partial Foot Amputation
• 03 Chlorhexidine Gluconate Irrigation in Limb Preservation Surgery
• 04 The Effect of Hemodialysis on Diabetic Foot Complications
• 05 Applications of Minirail External Fixator in Arthrodesis Foot Surgery for the High-Risk Patient Population – A Case Series
• 06 Keratinocytes Induce Macrophage Inflammatory Phenotype in Diabetic Wounds
• 07 Revascularization for PAD Patients
• 08 Social Determinants of Health within Podiatry
• 09 Scope of the Problem – Challenging Diabetic Foot Cases
• 10 Total Contact Casting with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• 11 UndeFEETed – A Team Approach to Streamlining Care for DFI Patients