Dr. Ashutosh Shah explains how diabetic foot ulcers are treated at EDFC, Surat, and how infection control and limb salvage help save the foot.
Being told that a foot or toe may need amputation is frightening. In many cases, though, a diabetic foot can still be saved if the right treatment starts in time. In this video, Dr. Ashutosh Shah of Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC), Surat explains how diabetic foot ulcers are treated and how the team works to save the foot from amputation.
Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Lead to Amputation
Most diabetes-related amputations start with a foot ulcer. Reduced feeling means the wound goes unnoticed, poor blood flow slows healing, and infection can spread into deeper tissue or bone. When the infection or tissue damage becomes severe, amputation may be advised to protect the patient's life.
How EDFC Works to Save the Foot
- Controlling infection quickly: Antibiotics, drainage of pus and removal of infected tissue.
- Checking and improving blood flow: Blood flow is assessed, and treatment to improve circulation is planned when needed.
- Removing only what is necessary: Dead tissue is removed while saving as much healthy foot as possible.
- Offloading: Pressure is taken off the wound so it can heal.
- Reconstruction when needed: Large wounds may be closed with reconstructive surgery.
Learn more about limb salvage, vascular services, gangrene and infection management.
Get a Second Opinion Early
If amputation has been advised, a second opinion from a diabetic foot team can help find out whether limb-saving treatment is possible. Time matters: the earlier the foot is assessed, the more options there are. Signs that need urgent attention include spreading redness, fever, a bad smell from the wound or blackening of the skin.
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This video is general education, not a diagnosis. If you have a diabetic foot wound, please have it assessed in person. Send a photo on WhatsApp or book a consultation.
