Osteomyelitis Surgery
Complete surgical treatment of diabetic foot bone infection to cure it and save the limb, in India.
Osteomyelitis surgery for the diabetic foot in India is the complete surgical treatment of bone infection, removing the infected bone and, where needed, stabilising or reconstructing the foot, to cure the infection while preserving a functional, weight-bearing limb. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 22+ years’ experience) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why Osteomyelitis Surgery Matters
Bone infection is a leading cause of diabetic amputation, but with the right surgery many feet are saved. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines describe surgery as an important option for diabetic foot osteomyelitis, especially when antibiotics alone are not enough.
What Osteomyelitis Surgery Involves
- Accurate mapping of the infection with an MRI.
- Bone debridement to remove all infected bone.
- Bone samples cultured to guide targeted antibiotics.
- Stabilising or reconstructing the foot when structure is affected.
- A course of antibiotics alongside osteomyelitis management.
Who Needs Osteomyelitis Surgery
- People with bone infection that has not cleared with antibiotics.
- Those with dead or destroyed bone on imaging.
- Patients whose infection threatens the structure of the foot.
- Anyone being treated to avoid a major amputation.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and because Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a reconstructive surgeon, infection clearance and rebuilding the foot are planned together. Where deformity results, reconstruction restores a stable foot.
What to Expect
Surgery is followed by targeted antibiotics and wound care until healed. Curing the bone infection and rebuilding a stable foot gives the best chance of walking again without recurrence.
Book an Osteomyelitis Surgery Consultation
Treat bone infection decisively. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any bone infection assessed by a qualified specialist.