MedZon Ganesh Hospital >> Diabetic FootClinic and surgery

The Diabetic Foot Clinic of MedZon Ganesh Hospital provides routine integrated foot examination for diabetic patients. The services of the clinic include

• Education of the patient in practical aspects of foot care,
• The early recognition of foot at risk, including podiatry, appropriate footwear and vascular and orthopedic interventions
• Effective treatment of active problems, including ulcers, infection and ischemia.
• Special advice on selection of footwear, and Providing a comprehensive care for all diabetic foot complications.

Foot Clinic Investigation

Doppler Studies - These non-invasive vascular tests can be used for:

• Diagnosis and quantification of PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
• Predicting wound healing of a diabetic foot ulcer
• Follow-up and control of treatment
• Colour Doppler (Duplex) scan to study the extent and severity of PVD and to aid the vascular surgeon to decide about management.

Biothesiometry Test (BT Test)

This study is done using a small electronic instrument to determine vibration perception. These tests have been shown to be a good indicator of diabetic neuropathy.

Monofilament Test

10g monofilament is used for this test. Inability to perceive the 10g monofilament at the toes or dorsum of the foot predicts future occurrence of a diabetic foot ulcer.

Foot Care Education

All patients with foot complications are educated by the Foot Care Educator regarding:

• General principles of Foot Care like nail cutting, cleanliness of the foot, fungal infection between the toes and the heel fissures.
• Knowledge about the right type of footwear and also the importance of wearing them. Patients are also provided with books and pamphlets.

Surgical Care

A dedicated team of, general, podiatry, vascular, plastic and orthopedic surgeons provide surgical care for patients requiring operative care of their diabetic foot infection. Patients referred to our hospital are given prompt surgical care and measures are taken to ensure limb salvage to the extent possible.