Collaborate with us
Diabetes related lower limb amputations are almost always preventable. Unfortunately with a lack of knowledge, support and significant stigma surrounding the disease, lower limb amputations still occur. The loss of a limb is associated with a high risk of mortality and can have significant negative implications on a person’s socio-economic status, independence and over all quality of life. For our vulnerable populations these implications are compounding. Our vision is to reduce lower limb amputations through increasing awareness, developing best practices and addressing the stigma. This can only be successfully done through collaboration.
The AVOIDABLE COSTS of Diabetes-Related Major Lower-Limb Amputations
The INVALUABLE Role of Podiatric Surgeons
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Our research
Our research at ZPLC focuses on biotechnology, patient care, outcomes and quality of life. Currently, the Centre is active in multiple research initiatives including the Pressure-sensing insole in the ulcer treatment pathway (PINUP), Accelerating innovations into care (AICE), Quality improvement and the analysis of reduction in major amputation rates with a multi-disciplinary centre, and the use of imaging to assess wound characteristics. If you are interested in collaborating in any of these core areas contact us!
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Referring a patient
The Zivot Limb Preservation Centre is dedicated to seeing patients referred to the clinic in a timely manner. Our doctors triage referrals and patients are scheduled based on urgency but our goal is to see all patients referred in a timely manner. Our focus is on making it as easy as possible for you and your patients when you entrust us with their care.
Download ZLPC Referral FormPlease complete the Referring Physician Form and fax it to (403) 943-6428.
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Donate
Donate to the Zivot Limb Preservation Centre!
Support from the community is always appreciated and can take many forms. Donations can include
- Monetary donations – monetary donations can be made here or through the Calgary Health Foundation in the name of the Zivot Limb Preservation Centre.
- Donating gently used off-loading devices to organizations such as the Red Cross.
- Sharing your story as a way to support and empower others.
- Donating your time to help to create awareness about the impact diabetes can have on the foot within your community.
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The Rose Zivot Fellowship in Limb Preservation and Foot Reconstructive Surgery
One year fellowship in limb salvage and foot reconstruction starting August 1st based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The faculty currently performs over 4,000 surgical cases annually. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Canadian citizens / PR will be given priority. Please review the fellowship summary for more information.
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