Our Story
This is a story of the efforts that the International Limb Salvage Foundation members have been making to create awareness on amputation reduction treatment techniques and protocols in the management of the lower extremity and diabetic foot wounds which is a major precursor for lower limb amputation.
Our How...
Establish formalized training in Nigeria of foot and ankle specialists/podiatrists
Initiate ongoing communication and consultation built with medical professionals in the USA and Nigeria
Implement annual Podiatric Medicine/Surgery mission trips
With follow up care and continuous training so that we may ensure continuity of care
Our Where...
Lagos
- Gbagada Gen Hospital
- Community outreach programs /trainings
Abuja
- Continuous collaboration Mark Anumah Medical Foundation/Univ of Abuja
Kano
- State govt, local govt, state govt and federal hospitals
- Training courses in Wound care and Limb Salvage.
Course on Limb Salvage, Hospital Clinical Sustainability of Limb and Wound care facilities.