Flexor Tenotomy
A quick, minimally invasive cut that straightens a clawed toe and heals tip ulcers, in India.
Flexor tenotomy for the diabetic foot in India is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that releases the tight tendon under the toe to straighten a clawed or hammer toe, relieving the pressure that causes ulcers on the tip of the toe and helping them heal and stay away. 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 Flexor Tenotomy Helps
A clawed toe presses its tip hard into the ground or shoe, causing ulcers that will not heal while the pressure remains. Releasing the tendon lets the toe lie flat and takes the pressure off. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines recognise minor foot surgery to offload pressure as a way to heal and prevent toe ulcers.
What Flexor Tenotomy Involves
- A tiny cut, often through a needle-sized opening, releases the tight flexor tendon.
- The toe straightens so the tip no longer presses down.
- It is usually quick and done under local anaesthesia.
- Any tip ulcer can then heal.
- Recovery is fast, often with walking soon after.
Who Benefits from Flexor Tenotomy
- People with a clawed or hammer toe and a tip ulcer.
- Those with recurring ulcers on the ends of the toes.
- Patients whose toe pressure will not resolve with footwear alone.
- Anyone wanting a simple procedure to prevent a toe ulcer.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and small offloading procedures here are used to heal ulcers and prevent recurrence. Flexor tenotomy is combined with a footwear assessment so the correction lasts.
What to Expect
The procedure is minor and recovery is usually quick, with the tip ulcer healing once the pressure is gone. Protective footwear helps keep the toe and neighbouring toes safe afterward.
Book a Flexor Tenotomy Consultation
Heal a stubborn toe-tip ulcer simply. 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 toe deformity or ulcer assessed by a qualified specialist.