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Thursday, 03 July 2008
Welcome to Amputation Prevention Partners PDF Print E-mail
Our Vision
The Amputation Prevention Partner's vision is to create awareness concerning the risks of lower limb loss and facilitate the spread of information concerning lower extremity amputation prevention.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide insights, education and solutions for patients, healthcare providers and those businesses who bear financial risk for healthcare costs of patients with diabetes.
The APP web site seeks to provide information about the risks and triggering events that can lead to lower extremity amputation especially for patients with diabetes. By identifying each patient's INDIVIDUAL foot risk factors a cost effective, customized amputation prevention program can be designed and implemented for each patient so they can Keep the Leg They Stand On!

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Dr. Mark Hinkes will be presenting a poster presentation titled "Performing a Valid Monofilment Wire Exam on the Diabetic Foot" at the Diabetic Foot Global Conference March 13-15 in Los Angeles, California. The conference will be held at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. See www.dfcon.com for registration information.

Read About the Ultimate Treatment for Amputation Prevention

Limb Salvage in the Partners Blog

mh w: catheter.jpg Dr. Hinkes recently attended the 8th Annual New Cardiovascular Horizons and Management of the Diabetic Foot & Wound Healing Seminar in New Orleans.

The multidisciplinary educational experience was extraordinary with a variety of medical specialists in attendance including primary care, surgeons, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, wound care specialists and technicians. Over 24 hours of Continuing Medical Education was offered.

Learn more about the latest technology and techniques for amputation prevention....The Excimer Laser, The Polar Catheter, and the Silver Hawk...

Read the April Issue of Federal Practitioner Journal for Dr. Hinkes' recent peer reviewed article on Amputation Prevention.

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