What is heel cushion restoration?

Heel cushion restoration rebuilds the thick fat pad under the heel when it has worn away, restoring padding over the heel bone. At EDFC it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah to relieve pressure and heal stubborn diabetic heel ulcers.

Why are heel ulcers so hard to heal?

The heel carries much of the body's weight, and once its protective fat pad thins, the bone presses on thin skin. This constant high pressure makes heel ulcers deep and slow to heal until the cushion is restored.

How is the heel cushion rebuilt?

Volume is usually restored with fat grafting or tissue techniques, rebuilding padding over the heel bone. The method is chosen based on how much cushioning has been lost and the state of the skin.

Who is prone to heel pressure injury?

Less mobile patients, such as those confined to bed, are especially prone to heel pressure injury, as are people whose heel fat pad has naturally thinned with age and diabetes.

Will the restored heel cushion last?

Some grafted volume can be reabsorbed, so pressure relieving footwear, offloading and regular review are important to protect the result, and further sessions are possible if needed.

How much does heel cushion restoration cost in India?

Cost depends on the method and extent of restoration. EDFC explains all charges before proceeding. Contact the clinic for an estimate specific to your case.

Heel Cushion Restoration

Rebuilds the worn cushion under the heel to heal and prevent painful heel ulcers, in India.

Heel cushion restoration for the diabetic foot in India rebuilds the thick fat pad under the heel when it has worn away, restoring the natural padding over the heel bone to relieve pressure and heal or prevent the deep, stubborn ulcers that form there. 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 of experience) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why Heel Cushion Restoration Matters

The heel carries much of your body weight, protected by a specialised fat pad over the heel bone. When that pad thins, or after pressure damage in less mobile patients, the bone presses on thin skin and causes deep heel ulcers that are notoriously hard to heal. Restoring the cushion protects this high-load area.

What Heel Cushion Restoration Involves

Assessing the heel pad and pressure with pressure mapping.
Restoring volume with fat grafting or tissue techniques.
Rebuilding padding over the heel bone.
Relieving the pressure driving the heel ulcer.
Offloading and footwear to protect the heel.

Who Benefits from Heel Cushion Restoration

People with a deep, stubborn ulcer under the heel.
Those whose heel fat pad has thinned or been damaged.
Less mobile patients prone to heel pressure injury.
Anyone needing the heel re-cushioned to heal.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and heel ulcers are treated at their cause, the lost cushion, not just the surface. It works alongside fat pad reconstruction for the forefoot.

What to Expect

Recovery includes protected offloading of the heel while the restoration settles. Rebuilding the cushion gives a deep heel ulcer a real chance to heal, supported by pressure relieving footwear and regular review.

Book a Heel Cushion Consultation

Re-cushion a painful, ulcer-prone heel. 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. Results vary between patients. Please have any heel ulcer assessed by a qualified specialist.

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