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Diabetic Foot Care Summit Aims to Cut Amputations
30 Aug
Summary
- Over 400 healthcare professionals convened for diabetic foot care.
- The congress focuses on preventing avoidable amputations.
- IPACON 2026 features 50 faculty members across 30 sessions.
IPACON 2026, a national congress dedicated to diabetic foot care and limb salvage, commenced in Moinabad on Saturday. The event gathered over 400 healthcare professionals to strategize on preventing unnecessary amputations and enhancing patient outcomes.
Hosted by the Indian Podiatry Association, the two-day congress operates under the theme 'Redefining Diabetic Foot Care Through Prevention, Preservation and Regeneration.' Its scientific program includes 30 sessions led by 50 faculty members, addressing topics from reconstruction and revascularisation to regenerative therapies.
Discussions cover essential areas such as infection management, antibiotic stewardship, offloading techniques, and advanced wound care. The congress also incorporates practical workshops on debridement, total contact casting, and vascular procedures, facilitating the application of clinical knowledge.
