Experts Discuss Limb Preservation
IPACON 2026, India’s leading congress on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, began in Hyderabad on August 29. Hosted by the Indian Podiatry Association (IPA) and its Telangana Chapter, the two-day congress brought together more than 400 healthcare professionals from India and abroad.
The event was inaugurated by P.V. Ramesh, IAS (Retd.), Special Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, who called for recognising podiatry as an independent medical discipline. He also highlighted early screening, stronger primary care and multidisciplinary treatment to prevent diabetic foot complications and amputations.
Focus on Prevention and Advanced Care
As per the press release, the congress follows the theme “Redefining Diabetic Foot Care Through Prevention, Preservation and Regeneration.” More than 50 faculty members are participating in 30 scientific sessions covering limb-salvage strategies, revascularisation, wound healing, infection management, advanced wound care, regenerative therapies and rehabilitation.
The programme also includes hands-on workshops on wound healing, total contact casting, debridement and vascular techniques.
Call for an Amputation-Free India
Dr. A.P.S. Suri, Founder and National President, IPA, called for an Amputation-Free India by 2047, focusing on early screening, public awareness and multidisciplinary care.
Meanwhile, Dr. David B. Alper of the American Podiatric Medical Association stressed the importance of regular foot examinations, noting that even a brief check can help detect complications early and enable timely treatment. The congress aims to strengthen collaborative diabetic foot care and reduce preventable amputations.