Exostectomy
Shaving away a bony bump that keeps causing ulcers, often in a Charcot foot, in India.
An exostectomy for the diabetic foot in India is a procedure that surgically removes a bony prominence or bump, frequently one that forms in a collapsed Charcot foot, because it presses against the shoe or ground and causes recurrent, hard-to-heal ulcers. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why Exostectomy Helps
When a bone forms a sharp prominence, such as the “rocker-bottom” of a Charcot foot, the skin over it breaks down again and again. Removing the bump takes away the pressure point so the ulcer can finally heal. It is a targeted, foot-preserving procedure.
What Exostectomy Involves
- Locating the exact bony prominence causing the ulcer.
- Surgically shaving or removing the bump under anaesthesia.
- Smoothing the bone so the skin is no longer pressed.
- Allowing the overlying ulcer to heal.
- Protecting the foot with suitable footwear afterward.
Who Benefits from Exostectomy
- People with a recurrent ulcer over a bony bump.
- Those with a rocker-bottom or deformed Charcot foot.
- Patients whose ulcer will not heal because of a pressure point.
- Anyone needing a targeted offloading procedure.
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, exostectomy is done to relieve pressure while keeping the foot stable. Where the deformity is severe, it may be combined with Charcot reconstruction.
What to Expect
After surgery the ulcer heals as the pressure point is gone, and protective footwear helps keep the foot safe. If the foot is very unstable, a larger correction may be advised for a lasting result.
Book an Exostectomy Consultation
Remove the bump behind a recurring ulcer. 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 recurrent ulcer or foot deformity assessed by a qualified specialist.