In my years of treating diabetic foot complications, I’ve come to believe that the daily foot check is the single most powerful tool a diabetic patient has. Not medication. Not surgery. The simple act of looking at your feet every day — because if you catch a problem in its earliest stage, you have time to act before it becomes a crisis. Here is the routine I recommend to every patient. How Can…

When a patient asks me ‘What is limb salvage surgery?’, I usually answer with a question of my own: ‘What would amputation mean for your life?’ The reason I ask is that limb salvage is not a single operation — it is a philosophy, a commitment to preserving the limb through whatever combination of interventions is required. Understanding what it involves helps patients make informed decisions at a…

A diabetic foot infection is not like an ordinary wound infection. In a patient without diabetes, the body usually contains bacterial spread effectively. In a diabetic patient, the same infection can spread with alarming speed — from a small ulcer to a limb-threatening or life-threatening emergency within days. Knowing when a diabetic foot infection has crossed into emergency territory is a…

Many diabetic patients don’t realise their feet are in danger until a serious wound has already developed. The tragedy is that diabetic foot problems almost always give warning signs — but because neuropathy dulls or eliminates the sensation of pain, those signs are visual and tactile rather than felt. Knowing what to look for can be the difference between early treatment and a limb-threatening…

When I meet a diabetic patient who has developed a foot ulcer, one of the first questions they ask me is: ‘Can this be treated without amputation?’ The honest answer, in the majority of cases, is yes — but only if the right treatment is started early enough, and only if all contributing problems are addressed together. Can a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Be Cured Without Amputation? Yes — most diabetic…

Tata Steel-Backed Event Promotes “Amputation Free World” Vision Jamshedpur’s first National Vascular Day walkathon raises awareness about preventing and treating vascular diseases. JAMSHEDPUR – A groundbreaking walkathon, organized by the Vascular Society of India and supported by Tata Steel, marked National Vascular Day in Jamshedpur today. The early morning event kicked off at 6 AM near the…

Vascular Society of India and Tata Steel organized a walkathon to highlight the theme ‘Amputation Free World’ on National Vascular Day. Vascular Society of India and Tata Steel organized a walkathon in Jamshedpur to raise awareness about vascular diseases, highlighting the theme ‘Amputation Free World’. JAMSHEDPUR – On Sunday, August 4, 2024, the Vascular Society of India, in collaboration with…

Discover in-depth insights into the complexities of diabetic sores on legs, also known as diabetic ulcers, and foot-related complications associated with diabetes. Unravel the multifaceted causes, symptoms, and highly effective treatment approaches meticulously detailed in this all-encompassing article on diabetic wound care, prevention, and management. Introduction The global impact of…