Deformity Correction
Realigning the foot to restore a stable, ulcer-free shape.
Foot Deformity Correction Surgery in India
Foot deformity correction surgery in India reshapes a deformed diabetic foot bunions, hammer toes, or Charcot collapse — so it sits flat in footwear, stops producing ulcers, and bears weight safely. At EDFC, Dr. Ashutosh Shah corrects the structural problem that ordinary care can't fix.
What is deformity correction?
Diabetes can change the shape of the foot through clawed or hammer toes, bunions, or the more serious Charcot foot, where weakened bones collapse and create abnormal pressure points. Deformity correction surgery realigns bones and soft tissue so the foot regains a stable, ulcer-resistant shape. Procedures range from straightening a single toe to a major Charcot reconstruction that rebuilds the arch.
The purpose is both protective and functional: a corrected foot fits footwear, distributes weight evenly, and is far less likely to break down. Because nerve damage hides pain, deformities often progress silently so timely correction matters. At EDFC India's first chain dedicated to foot care surgery is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.) in Surat (Gujarat) and Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh), guided by imaging.
Who needs deformity correction?
- Bunions or hammer toes that rub and ulcerate in shoes
- A foot changing shape, with a collapsing arch (possible Charcot foot)
- Recurrent ulcers caused by an underlying bony deformity
- A foot that no longer fits normal footwear safely
- Instability or difficulty walking from a misshapen foot
When to see a doctor in India: a red, warm, swollen foot that is changing shape may be early Charcot foot — an urgent situation where early care can prevent severe deformity.
What correction may involve
- Imaging & planning — X-ray or MRI maps the deformity before surgery.
- Toe correction — straightening clawed or hammer toes.
- Bunion correction — realigning the big-toe joint.
- Charcot reconstruction — rebuilding and stabilising a collapsed midfoot.
- Fixation — screws, plates, or frames to hold the correction while it heals.
- Protected recovery — casting or special footwear during healing.
Why choose EDFC in India
- Reconstructive specialist — Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.), 22+ years' experience.
- Dedicated foot care — India's first chain built only for foot and ulcer care.
- Ulcer-prevention focus — correcting shape to stop wounds returning.
- Two branches — Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
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