What is diabetic foot and when does it require surgical treatment?

Diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes in which difficult-to-heal wounds and ulcers develop on the foot. These wounds can easily become infected and may lead to damage of deeper tissues. Surgical treatment is recommended when the wound does not heal on its own, when dead tissue or infection appears, or when the changes continue to worsen.

Does diabetic foot treatment require hospitalisation?

In most cases, treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis – the patient attends regular appointments and returns home the same day. Hospitalisation is only necessary in cases of severe infection, signs of sepsis, or critical limb ischaemia.

How many appointments may be needed?

The number of appointments is determined individually and depends on the depth of the changes, the condition of the wound, and the speed of healing. In most cases, several to a dozen follow-up visits are required. Regular attendance is very important – interruptions in treatment may slow healing and increase the risk of complications.

How long does a diabetic foot wound take to heal?

Improvement may be visible within a few days of starting treatment. However, complete healing of the ulcer usually takes from several weeks to several months. The speed of healing depends on factors such as blood glucose control, regular follow-up visits, and carefully following your doctor’s recommendations.

Is diabetic foot treatment painful?

Wound cleaning and debridement are usually not very painful. The level of discomfort is rated at 2 on a 5-point scale. Most patients experience only mild discomfort. If necessary, your doctor may use local anaesthesia.

What footwear should I wear during treatment?

During treatment, you should wear comfortable, wide-fitting shoes that do not put pressure on the foot or cause additional rubbing. In some cases, your doctor may recommend specialist footwear or pressure-relieving insoles. Walking barefoot should be avoided completely.

Surgical treatment for diabetic foot | INVICTA Anti-Aging Clinic

Surgical treatment for diabetic foot is a specialised medical approach used in patients with difficult-to-heal foot wounds and ulcers. In people with diabetes, even a minor wound can quickly worsen, become infected, and damage deeper tissues. Treatment involves regular wound cleaning, removal of dead tissue, infection control, and the use of specialist dressings. If necessary, the doctor may also perform minor surgical debridement of the wound. The aim of treatment is to stop the condition from progressing, create the right conditions for healing, reduce the risk of infection, and lower the risk of amputation.

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Perceptibility

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Duration

45-60 minutes

Recovery time

none

Number of treatments in a series

as recommended by your doctor

How to prepare

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Treatment process

Results

Post-Treatment Care

Contraindications

How to prepare

Bring your current test results and a list of all medications you are taking to your appointment. If you are being treated for diabetes, also bring your latest blood glucose and HbA1c results.
Do not apply random ointments, antiseptics, or other products to the wound before your appointment unless they have been recommended by your doctor.
Do not attempt to remove dead tissue, calluses, or any other changes within the wound yourself.
Wear comfortable clothing and easy-to-remove footwear to allow easy access to the treated area.
Do not change your dressings immediately before the appointment.
Be prepared to provide information about how long the wound has been present, what treatment has been used so far, and which methods have previously been tried.

Is this tight for you?

This treatment is intended for people with diabetes who have:

difficult-to-heal wounds or foot ulcers,
dead or infected tissue that requires cleaning,
pain, swelling, redness, or discharge from the wound,
worsening changes affecting the toes, sole, or heel,
a risk of further progression of diabetic foot and related complications.

Outpatient treatment is primarily suitable for patients with superficial or moderately severe changes, without signs of a serious infection or critical limb ischaemia.

Treatment process

STAGE I: Assessment of the diabetic foot, including the wound, infection, and the presence of dead tissue

STAGE II: Discussion of an individual treatment plan

STAGE III: Wound cleaning and debridement

STAGE IV: Application of a specialist dressing

STAGE V: Scheduling a follow-up and next appointment to monitor healing progress

Results

Regular treatment for diabetic foot can help to:

stop the condition from worsening,
clean the wound,
reduce inflammation,
gradually support ulcer healing,
lower the risk of infection,
reduce the risk of amputation in the most serious cases,
improve comfort when walking and carrying out everyday activities,
preserve the function of the affected limb for as long as possible.

Post-Treatment Care

Daily monitoring: Check the appearance of the wound and the skin on your foot every day, paying attention to any redness, swelling, discharge, or other concerning changes.
Reduce pressure on the foot: Only walk or move within the limits recommended by your doctor. If necessary, use crutches, an offloading shoe, an orthosis, or other specialist equipment.
Use the recommended dressings and products: Only use the dressings, ointments, and products recommended by your specialist, and change them exactly as instructed.
Monitor blood glucose levels: Check your blood sugar regularly and keep it within the range recommended by your doctor, as this has a significant impact on wound healing.
Wear appropriate footwear: Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes and follow any advice regarding pressure relief for the foot. Do not walk barefoot.
Seek urgent medical advice: Contact the clinic immediately if you develop a fever, increasing pain, worsening redness, swelling, or pus-like discharge.

Contraindications

Outpatient surgical treatment for diabetic foot cannot be performed in patients with:

severe infection requiring hospital treatment,
signs of sepsis or fever,
critical limb ischaemia,
very poor general health,
inability to cooperate with or follow post-treatment recommendations.

Najczęstsze pytania

What is diabetic foot and when does it require surgical treatment?

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Diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes in which difficult-to-heal wounds and ulcers develop on the foot. These wounds can easily become infected and may lead to damage of deeper tissues. Surgical treatment is recommended when the wound does not heal on its own, when dead tissue or infection appears, or when the changes continue to worsen.
Does diabetic foot treatment require hospitalisation?

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In most cases, treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis – the patient attends regular appointments and returns home the same day. Hospitalisation is only necessary in cases of severe infection, signs of sepsis, or critical limb ischaemia.
How many appointments may be needed?

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The number of appointments is determined individually and depends on the depth of the changes, the condition of the wound, and the speed of healing. In most cases, several to a dozen follow-up visits are required.

Regular attendance is very important – interruptions in treatment may slow healing and increase the risk of complications.
How long does a diabetic foot wound take to heal?

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Improvement may be visible within a few days of starting treatment. However, complete healing of the ulcer usually takes from several weeks to several months. The speed of healing depends on factors such as blood glucose control, regular follow-up visits, and carefully following your doctor’s recommendations.
Is diabetic foot treatment painful?

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Wound cleaning and debridement are usually not very painful. The level of discomfort is rated at 2 on a 5-point scale. Most patients experience only mild discomfort. If necessary, your doctor may use local anaesthesia.
What footwear should I wear during treatment?

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During treatment, you should wear comfortable, wide-fitting shoes that do not put pressure on the foot or cause additional rubbing. In some cases, your doctor may recommend specialist footwear or pressure-relieving insoles. Walking barefoot should be avoided completely.