Wound Care & Diabetic Limb Salvage
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON, DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE SPECIALIST INSERVING ROSEDALE, WOODSIDE, FOREST HILLS, QUEENS, WOODMERE, INWOOD, LAWRENCE, CEDARHURST, HEWLETT & BROOKLYN, NY AREA
AMPUTATION PREVENTION SPECIALISTS
Experience Next-Level
Foot Wound Care
Having an open wound, increases the chances of infection. If you have a non healing wound on your lower extremity, it is essential that you act to get it healed as quickly as possible to prevent infection and further complications.
Ulcers are commonly seen in patients who have diabetes, neuropathy or vascular disease. Open wounds can put patients at increased risk of developing infection in the skin and bone. If you have diabetes, you are especially at risk for complications. The sooner a wound is treated the greater the patient's chances are of healing.
When you first come to Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions, our Podiatrist will use the latest technology to perform a comprehensive neurologic, vascular and orthopedic exam. Once the wounds are healed, patients are regularly followed up to help avoid future problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wound Care / Limb Salvage
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Advanced wound care may include specialized dressings, debridement, pressure-relieving devices, infection management, and selected therapies that support tissue healing.
Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions also provides access to hyperbaric medicine for appropriate cases. Treatment recommendations depend on wound depth, circulation, infection, and overall health.
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Nonhealing foot wounds may result from diabetes, poor circulation, neuropathy, pressure, infection, or underlying medical conditions. Identifying the cause is essential for successful treatment.
Dr. Sadhnani provides comprehensive wound evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans designed to promote healing and reduce serious complications.
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Diabetic limb salvage involves coordinated medical and surgical treatments intended to preserve a patient’s foot or leg when severe wounds, infections, or circulation problems threaten the limb. Treatment may include wound management, pressure relief, infection control, vascular evaluation, and advanced therapies when medically appropriate.
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Many diabetic foot ulcers can heal with appropriate treatment, particularly when addressed early. Successful care may involve wound cleaning, pressure reduction, infection treatment, improved circulation, and careful monitoring.
Dr. Sadhnani focuses on limb preservation whenever medically feasible, although outcomes depend on the severity of the condition.
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Any open foot wound that is worsening, draining, or failing to heal deserves medical attention. Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should seek prompt evaluation, even for small wounds. Fever, spreading redness, blackened tissue, or rapidly worsening symptoms require urgent medical assessment.
Diabetic Limb Salvage & Wound Management
Risks Involved With Diabetic Lower Limb
Poor Blood Circulation To The Lower Extremities
Neuropathy In The Foot Region
Dry & Cracked Skin
Progression Of A Minor Cut, Wound Or Blister Into Serious Infection
Extremely Diminished Healing Rate
Suppressed Immunity
Feet Exposed To Risk Of Becoming Deformed
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Causing Bone Fractures & Disintegration
Charcot Foot
Amputation Of A Toe Or The Entire Foot
Diabetic Limb Salvage: Some Measures To Be Taken
Regular Inspection Of The Feet:
Both Feet Are To Be Carefully Examined On Daily Basis.
Look Out For Bruises, Cuts, Scratches, Wounds, Blisters, Ulcers, Warmth, Redness, Pressure Zones & Nail Problems.
Inspection For Skin Rupture Or Damage Is The Most Crucial Aspect.
Finding Swelling In One Of The Feet Is An Indication Of Charcot Foot.
Carefully Examine The Lower Part Of Your Feet From Heel To Toes.
Selection Of Footwear:
Select The Best Fit While Measuring Your Shoe Size On Every Purchase. Shoes With Deep, Spacious Toe Boxes, Avoiding High Heels & Narrow-toe Designs.
Avoid Prolonged Footwear Usage & Daily Repetition.
Shoes Should Be Laced Or Buckled Neither Too Tight Nor Loose. Avoid Prolonged, Continuous Walks Without Inspecting The Feet For Soreness, Redness Or Ulceration.
Usage Of Orthotics: Custom molded orthotic may help to prevent the development of a wound or foot ulcer.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY: Learn about our Hyperbaric Medicine Center to help heal wounds.
Please schedule a consultation with Advance Foot & Ankle Solutions and Limb Preservation and Hyperbaric Center for your comprehensive evalutaion.