Non-Diabetic Ulcer Clinic
Pressure Related Ulcers
Chronic ulcers caused by repeated pressure or friction from braces, footwear, deformity or habit, healed by removing the pressure source.
Pressure related ulcer treatment in Surat. We find the pressure source, off-load it and heal the recurring wound at EDFC. Book an assessment.
Key Takeaways
- Pressure related ulcers come from repeated mechanical pressure, not just bed rest: tight footwear, braces, calipers, deformities or sitting habits.
- The wound keeps returning at the same spot until the pressure source is found and removed.
- Off-loading is the core of treatment, alongside standard wound care.
- EDFC Surat combines pressure analysis, custom off-loading and wound healing in one clinic.
What Is a Pressure Related Ulcer?
A pressure related ulcer is a chronic wound caused by repeated external pressure or friction on one area of skin, from sources such as footwear, orthotic devices, bony deformities or prolonged positioning, rather than by vein or artery disease.
These ulcers puzzle patients because tests for circulation and diabetes may be normal. The problem is mechanical: something presses the same spot thousands of times a day.
What Causes Repeated Pressure on One Spot?
- Ill-fitting or hard footwear rubbing a toe or heel
- Braces, calipers or artificial limb sockets pressing the skin
- Foot deformities like bunions, hammer toes or bony prominences after surgery
- Sitting or lying habits that load one area, similar to bed sores
- Numbness from nerve damage, so the warning pain is never felt
How Do We Treat Pressure Related Ulcers in Surat?
- Find the source: pressure point examination, footwear and device review, and pedobarography (foot pressure scanning) where useful.
- Off-load it: custom insoles, footwear modification, padding, device adjustment or casting.
- Heal the wound: debridement and dressings once pressure is off.
- Fix deformity where needed: minor surgery can remove a bony prominence that keeps recreating the ulcer.
What Does Treatment Cost?
Wound care itself is affordable; the main investment is usually the off-loading solution such as custom footwear or insoles. This is one-time spending that prevents years of repeated wounds and dressing costs.
Why Does My Ulcer Keep Coming Back?
Because the pressure source was never removed. Healing the skin without off-loading is like repairing a tyre while driving on the same nail. Bring your footwear and devices to your EDFC appointment in Surat, and we will find the nail.
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This page is for education only and is not a substitute for an in-person diagnosis. Please consult Dr. Ashutosh Shah or a qualified clinician for advice specific to your condition.