Advanced Therapies

PRP Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcer in India

PRP therapy for a diabetic foot ulcer in India uses a concentrate of platelets from your own blood, applied to the wound to release growth factors that can help restart stalled healing. At EDFC, Dr. Ashutosh Shah's team uses PRP and other advanced therapies as an add-on when good wound care alone is not closing a wound.

What is PRP therapy and how does it help?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is made by taking a small sample of your blood and spinning it to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors. When placed on a clean wound, these growth factors can stimulate new tissue and blood-vessel formation. Studies suggest PRP can improve healing of suitable diabetic foot ulcers when combined with standard care — though it is an adjunct, not a guaranteed cure.

PRP is one of several advanced therapies. Others include negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT, a vacuum dressing that draws out fluid and encourages granulation tissue), growth-factor gels, and skin-substitute or collagen dressings. The right option depends on your wound; availability is confirmed at consultation. At EDFC — India's first chain dedicated to foot care — these are led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.) in Surat (Gujarat) and Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh).

Who is a candidate for advanced therapies?

• A diabetic foot ulcer that has stalled despite good wound care
• A clean wound with adequate blood supply but slow tissue growth
• A wound where faster closure would reduce infection or amputation risk
• Recurrent ulcers that need an extra healing stimulus

Important: advanced therapies work only on a well-prepared, controlled wound. They are usually combined with wound care, infection control, and offloading — and need good circulation, which we confirm with a vascular assessment first.

What happens during PRP therapy

• Suitability check — wound, circulation, and infection status are reviewed.
• Blood draw — a small sample of your own blood is taken.
• Preparation — the sample is spun to concentrate the platelets.
• Application — PRP is applied to or injected around the wound.
• Dressing & review — the wound is dressed and progress tracked over follow-ups.

Why choose EDFC in India

• Specialist-led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.), 22+ years' experience.
• Dedicated foot care — India's first chain built only for foot and ulcer care.
• Honest guidance — advanced therapy is offered only when it is likely to help.
• Two branches — Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Content on this page is medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah. If infection is the blocker, see infection management or book a visit.