Venn diagram relating diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, foot ulcers, critical limb ischemia, and limb loss
PAD and limb loss. Original figure from our 2013 “System of Care” review paper.

Interdisciplinary care connects the clinical components of amputation prevention and limb preservation into a cohesive system.

Core concepts

  1. Establish shared goals for the patient, limb, wound, and care episode.
  2. Define the responsibilities of each participating discipline.
  3. Coordinate communication, handoffs, and escalation plans.
  4. Use consistent clinical pathways while allowing patient-specific decisions.
  5. Measure outcomes across the full care pathway and use them for continuous improvement.

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