Osteomyelitis Management
Expert diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot bone infection to save the limb, in India.
Osteomyelitis management for the diabetic foot in India is the diagnosis and treatment of bone infection under a foot ulcer, combining accurate imaging, targeted long-course antibiotics and, when needed, precise surgery to remove infected bone, with the goal of clearing the infection while saving as much of the foot as possible. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why Osteomyelitis Management Matters
Bone infection is one of the commonest reasons a diabetic foot ends in amputation, yet with the right care many limbs can be saved. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines set out clear approaches to diagnosing and treating diabetic foot osteomyelitis, balancing antibiotics and surgery.
How Osteomyelitis Is Diagnosed and Treated
- Probe-to-bone testing and an MRI of the foot to confirm bone infection.
- A bone or deep-tissue sample to identify the exact bacteria.
- A prolonged, targeted course of antibiotics.
- Surgical removal of infected bone when antibiotics alone are not enough.
- Offloading and wound care to protect the healing foot.
Who Needs Osteomyelitis Management
- People with a deep ulcer that probes to bone.
- Those whose infection is not settling on standard treatment.
- Patients with imaging or tests suggesting bone infection.
- Anyone facing an amputation-risk decision due to bone involvement.
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, antibiotic and surgical decisions are made together for maximum limb salvage. Where surgery is needed, diabetic foot surgery removes only the infected bone.
What to Expect
Treatment is often prolonged and closely monitored, with regular review of the wound, blood markers and healing. The aim is always to control the infection while preserving a functional foot.
Book Osteomyelitis Care
Bone infection needs expert, timely care. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book an urgent consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any suspected bone infection assessed urgently by a qualified specialist.