Diabetic Foot

Diabetic foot is a serious and common complication of long-standing diabetes. Due to poor blood circulation, nerve damage (neuropathy), and reduced immunity, even minor foot injuries can progress into non-healing ulcers, infections, gangrene, or amputations if not treated on time.

At Paras Hospital, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive diabetic foot care, focusing on wound healing, infection control, and limb preservation.

What Is Diabetic Foot?

Diabetic foot refers to a group of foot problems seen in people with diabetes, including:

Chronic non-healing foot ulcers
Loss of sensation in the feet
Foot deformities
Severe infections or gangrene

Without timely medical and surgical intervention, these conditions can lead to serious complications and limb loss.

Common Causes of Diabetic Foot

Peripheral neuropathy – reduced sensation leading to unnoticed injuries
Poor blood circulation – delayed wound healing
Minor cuts, blisters, corns, or calluses
Foot deformities causing pressure points
Poor glucose control and repeated infections

Conditions We Treat

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Open wounds that fail to heal due to diabetes-related circulation and nerve problems.

Treatment includes:

Advanced wound care and dressings
Infection control
Pressure offloading techniques
Surgical debridement if required

Diabetic Foot Infections

Infections can spread rapidly to deeper tissues, bones, or joints.

Management includes:

Antibiotic therapy
Surgical drainage of infected tissue
Removal of dead or infected bone (if needed)

Gangrene & Limb-Threatening Conditions

Severe loss of blood supply can cause tissue death.

Treatment focuses on:

Restoring blood flow (vascular intervention)
Surgical removal of dead tissue
Limb salvage procedures whenever possible

Foot Deformities in Diabetes

Claw toes, Charcot foot, or abnormal pressure points increase the risk of ulcers.

Corrective procedures may include:

Surgical correction of deformities
Soft tissue or flap reconstruction
Customized footwear support

Reconstructive & Limb Salvage Approach at Paras Hospital

Our goal is to save the foot, not just treat the wound.

We offer:

Surgical debridement and infection control
Skin grafting and flap coverage for wound closure
Microsurgical reconstruction for complex defects
Vascular evaluation and intervention
Coordinated care with diabetologists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and physiotherapists

When to See a Doctor Immediately?

Seek prompt medical attention if you notice:

Any non-healing wound on the foot
Redness, swelling, foul discharge, or pain
Blackened skin or signs of gangrene
Loss of sensation or numbness
Fever or worsening infection

Early treatment can prevent amputation and save the limb.

Why Choose Paras Hospital?

Experienced reconstructive and diabetic foot specialists
Advanced wound care and surgical facilities
Multidisciplinary team approach
Focus on limb preservation, faster healing, and better quality of life

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