Episode
Limb Watch Launch: Diabetic Limb Salvage with Dr. Haywan Chiu DPM, FACFAS
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- Diabetic Foot Files
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- May 10, 2026
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- 3080
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Summary
In this episode Dr. G launches the Limb Watch movement and interviews Dr. Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS. Board- certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. As a leading expert in diabetic limb salvage, Dr. Chiu is dedicated to preventing lower extremity amputations through innovative surgical techniques and advanced wound care management. They discuss the philosophy of limb preservation, clinical signs that predict limb loss, and when to operate or involve vascular surgery. Dr. Chiu shares advanced techniques (flaps, tendon balancing, reconstructive options), the importance of source control, pitfalls of delayed referral, practical outpatient decisions, and prevention strategies to preserve mobility and quality of life.