Foot and Ankle Center provides interdisciplinary care for lower extremity disease in patients with diabetes. This is usually seen as damage to the nerves of the legs and feet. It can give troubling symptoms of pain, burning, electrical shocks and coldness. It is managed with control of blood sugar and with medication.
Loss of sensation carries a risk of foot ulceration.
Foot Ulcers and Chronic Wounds Foot ulcers usually occur on the soles of the foot due to repetitive pressure from daily walking and activity. A foot ulcer is a serious problem that can be treated usually without surgery or hospitalization. The fundamentals of care are frequent minor debridements, control of infection, advanced wound care, and off-loading of pressure areas. Foot Deformities People with diabetes can develop deformities such as bunions, hammertoes and dropped arches. These deformities can be treated with proper shoes, orthotics and at times corrective surgery to prevent ulcers from reoccurring.