Diabetes is a medical problem that not only affects the internal organs of the body, but it can also take a toll on foot health. Due to high blood sugar levels, the nerves of the body can be damaged and this includes the nerves present in our feet. Moreover, a minor wound can result in a deep ulcer as the healing power of the body decreases with the rate of increment in the complications due to diabetes.

With time, if the diabetic foot is left untreated, then the ulcer can lead to irreparable damage and only diabetic foot surgery can be the most effective way to heal the problem. You can consult Dr Anuj Chawla for diabetic foot surgery in Gurgaon as he has many years of experience in treating diabetic foot problem with the most suitable treatment methodology.

Effective diabetic foot surgery approaches

• Debridement

It is a surgical procedure followed to clear off all the infected tissues from the ulcer. It helps to know the extent of damage on the skin. This type of treatment may be needed many times so that all the dead and infected cells can be removed and healing can be encouraged.

• Vascular surgery

If the poor blood flow in the foot is the root cause of worsening of the ulcer, then the procedure which is also known as Atherectomy is performed to unclog the arteries. It is done by cutting, shaving, or vaporizing. Many times it is followed by balloon angioplasty and stenting.

• Achilles Tendon lengthening

The most prominent tendon of the foot- Achilles tendon can be a cause behind ulcer and later on it may require medical attention. In such cases, this diabetic foot surgery approach is suggested to take off the excess pressure off the ulcer and stimulate healing. Herein, the surgeon tries to lengthen this tendon by making small incisions at the back of the foot.