Metatarsal Osteotomy
Repositions a foot bone to lift pressure off a recurring sole ulcer so it can heal, in India.
A metatarsal osteotomy for the diabetic foot in India is a surgical procedure that cuts and repositions a metatarsal (long foot) bone to lift pressure off a high-load spot under the ball of the foot, healing recurrent ulcers there and preventing them from returning. 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 Metatarsal Osteotomy Helps
Some ulcers under the ball of the foot keep returning because one metatarsal head presses too hard on the sole. When footwear and offloading are not enough, surgically repositioning the bone removes the cause. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines recognise offloading surgery for ulcers that recur despite conservative care.
What Metatarsal Osteotomy Involves
- Pinpointing the high-pressure bone with foot pressure mapping.
- Cutting and repositioning the metatarsal to spread the load evenly.
- Fixing the bone in its new position where needed.
- Allowing the recurrent sole ulcer to heal.
- Protecting the foot with the right footwear afterward.
Who Benefits from Metatarsal Osteotomy
- People with a recurring ulcer under the ball of the foot.
- Those whose sole ulcer will not heal despite good offloading.
- Patients with a prominent or dropped metatarsal head.
- Anyone wanting to stop the same ulcer coming back.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and offloading surgery here is guided by pressure data, not guesswork. It is combined with a footwear assessment so the correction is protected.
What to Expect
The bone needs time to heal in its new position, with protected weight-bearing during recovery. Once healed, the redistributed pressure gives the sole ulcer a lasting chance to stay closed.
Book a Metatarsal Osteotomy Consultation
Stop a recurring sole ulcer at its cause. 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 foot ulcer assessed by a qualified specialist.