Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment Cost

Diabetic foot ulcers usually occur due to a combination of various factors such as uncontrolled diabetes, poor blood circulation, foot deformities, irritation/friction, and foot trauma. Patients who have has uncontrolled diabetes for a long time can develop neuropathy, i.e., lack of feeling due to nerve damage, in the foot. This makes them unable to feel pain in the foot, and small wounds on the foot due to friction or trauma can go unnoticed over a long period of time. As time passes, without proper treatment, these wounds can get infected and develop into ulcers.

The treatment for diabetic foot ulcers is performed by cleaning and disinfecting the area. The main goal behind it is to prevent/limit the infection and promote wound healing. Different treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment that are commonly performed in India are:

• Off-loading or TCC (Total Contact Casting)

It is the non-surgical management of diabetic foot ulcers by relieving the pressure from the ulcerated region. The doctor often recommends protecting the wounded region by wearing:

• Specially modified shoes for diabetic people
• Casts
• Foot braces
• Compression wraps
• Shoe inserts

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: 

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is very beneficial for improving healing in diabetic ulcers. It increases the oxygen concentration in the tissues, which stimulates the growth factors and stem cell formation.

• Debridement: 

If the ulcer cannot be managed conservatively, surgical intervention becomes necessary. The surgeon removes the hyperkeratotic tissue, fibrin, biofilm, and necrotic tissue from the wound edges to increase the blood circulation in the area, which promotes healing.

• Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery: 

In severely infected ulcers, the surgeon needs to restructure the internal structures of the foot to increase the vascular circulation in the ulcerated region and promote healing. It can be performed by arthroplasty, osteotomies, resection, arthrodesis, tenotomies, tendon transfer, and tendon lengthening. It is also called internal surgical offloading.

• Vascular Reconstruction: 

If the blood vessels in the limb have degenerated severely and the patient has developed arterial lesions with gangrene, then they need vascular reconstruction via synthetic grafts or blood vessels to restore the blood flow.

Feet are the most common spots for diabetic foot ulcer development. You can prevent their development by following a few simple tips:

• Wash your feet every day.
• Trim your toenails, but make sure to not over- or under trim.
• Keep your feet dry and moisturized.
• Wear clean socks.
• Get any corns or calluses removed immediately.
• Wear shoes that fit you properly.

Diabetes was listed as the seventh leading cause of death in 2016. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to permanent neuropathy in different parts of the body, eventually leading to shock and death. 

Every 1 in 7 people with diabetes develops diabetic foot ulcers. If not treated in time, they can even lead to limb amputation, which drastically reduces the life expectancy. Unfortunately, almost a quarter of these people die within 30 days of a limb amputation. Hence, it is necessary to keep an eye on your blood sugar and consult your doctor for any open wounds or sores as soon as they develop.

Pristyn Care is a leading surgery provider in India that is known for its optimal care and esteemed services. We make diabetic foot ulcer surgery in India cost-effective by providing:

• Safe and effective diabetic foot ulcer management by the best vascular surgeons in India at the best hospitals in India
• Free consultations with the best vascular doctors in India before the surgery
• Free pick and drop service on the day of surgery
• Free meal service during the hospitalization
• Minimally invasive and painless surgery, that helps you recover quickly
• Free post-surgical follow-up sessions within a week of the surgery
• Multiple modes of payments like cashless payment and zero cost EMI
• Complete insurance support