Ulcer Assessment
Expert wound grading, infection checks and a clear healing plan for diabetic foot ulcers, in India.
A diabetic foot ulcer assessment in India is a clinical examination that grades an open foot wound, checks it for infection and reduced blood supply, and produces a written plan to heal the ulcer and prevent amputation. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) this evaluation is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years in reconstructive foot surgery) at our clinics in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment Matters
A foot ulcer is the most common reason people with diabetes are admitted to hospital, and it is the step that most often leads to amputation. According to the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF), roughly 19 to 34% of people with diabetes develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and about 40% of healed ulcers return within one year. A proper assessment catches infection and poor circulation early, when the ulcer is still treatable.
What Our Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment Includes
- Measurement and photography of the ulcer to track healing over time.
- Wound grading using the Wagner and University of Texas systems.
- Probe-to-bone testing to check the depth of the wound and rule out bone infection.
- Signs of infection, with a wound swab or culture when needed.
- A blood-flow check, part of our vascular assessment using pulses and Doppler/ABI.
- A nerve check through our neuropathy assessment to explain why the ulcer formed.
- Pressure and footwear and offloading review to remove the load that caused the wound.
- Blood tests, including HbA1c, to see how well diabetes is controlled.
Who Should Get This Assessment
Book a diabetic foot ulcer assessment if you have any of the following:
- An open wound, blister or black area on the foot that is not healing.
- Redness, swelling, warmth, pus or a bad smell from the foot.
- A previous ulcer or amputation, or a diagnosed diabetic foot ulcer.
- Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in the feet.
- Diabetes for many years with poorly controlled blood sugar.
See a doctor within 24 to 48 hours if a foot wound is spreading, smells, or comes with fever, this can be a limb-threatening infection.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated entirely to diabetic foot care. Every ulcer is assessed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who has treated thousands of complex diabetic wounds. Our full assessment and diagnostics service brings wound grading, circulation testing and imaging under one roof, so you get a clear answer in a single visit rather than being sent between departments. You can read real patient outcomes on our success stories page.
What Happens After Your Assessment
You receive a written, staged plan. Most ulcers are managed without surgery through non-surgical wound management, debridement, advanced dressings, offloading and infection control. Deeper or non-healing ulcers may need diabetic foot surgery to remove dead tissue and save the limb. Every plan includes steps to stop the ulcer from coming back.
Book Your Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment
Worried about a wound on your foot? Send a photo on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) for a quick opinion, or book a consultation with Dr. Shah at our Surat or Vizianagaram clinic.
This page is for education and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. A diabetic foot ulcer can worsen quickly, please have any non-healing wound examined by a qualified doctor.