Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes causes loss of feeling and poor circulation in the feet, so wounds form easily and heal slowly. Early and regular treatment is key to preventing serious infection and limb loss.
In this section you will find information on caring for diabetic foot wounds, surgical treatment of infected wounds, vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) and bone infections.
- Diabetic Foot Wound Care Diabetic foot wounds form easily and heal slowly because of nerve damage and poor circulation. Early, regular care is key to preventing serious complications.
- Surgical Treatment of Infected Wounds Deep, spreading foot infections need urgent treatment. Surgical cleaning is the key step in controlling infection and saving the foot.
- Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Wound Therapy A special foam and seal are placed over the wound and controlled negative pressure is applied. It removes fluid, reduces swelling and supports healing.
- Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) Treatment Infections that settle in bone are difficult and lengthy to treat. Accurate diagnosis, the right antibiotics and, when needed, surgical removal of infected bone are combined.