Diabetic Foot Surgery

Diabetic foot surgery is a specialized field within the realm of podiatric surgery that focuses on the management and treatment of foot complications arising from diabetes. Diabetes can lead to a variety of foot problems, including neuropathy (nerve damage), peripheral vascular disease (poor blood flow), foot ulcers, infections, and deformities. Diabetic foot surgery aims to address these issues to prevent further complications and improve the patient's quality of life.

Surgical interventions in diabetic foot care may include debridement (removal of dead or infected tissue), wound reconstruction, correction of foot deformities (such as Charcot foot or hammertoes), osteotomies (bone cuts or realignment), and amputations in severe cases where limb preservation is not possible.

The surgical approach is tailored to each patient's specific needs, considering factors such as the extent of the foot pathology, overall health status, and individual treatment goals. Surgeons work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including endocrinologists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and wound care nurses, to provide comprehensive care throughout the surgical process and beyond.