Diabetic Foot Wounds Specialist
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Travis Montgomery, DPM, FACFAS, AMOS
Foot and Ankle Surgeon & Wound Care Specialist located in Carmel, IN
If you have diabetes, you’re going to be prone to developing serious foot ulcers that can lead to dangerous infections. Travis Montgomery, DPM, offers preventive diabetic foot care and thorough diabetic foot wounds treatment at his state-of-the-art Carmel, Indiana clinic. Schedule your diabetic foot wounds evaluation online, or call your nearby office to book.
Diabetic Foot Wounds Q&A
What causes diabetic foot wounds?
Diabetic foot wounds develop for a variety of reasons. When you have diabetes, the continuous surges in your blood sugar lead to widespread tissue damage, which can impact normal blood flow. As a result, if you have an injury — especially in your feet because it’s so far away from your heart — blood flow and nutrient delivery are diminished, causing injuries to take longer to heal.
To make matters worse, sugar spikes can also lead to nerve damage (neuropathy). So, when a seemingly minor injury does occur, you might not be able to feel it and it can quickly become infected. You can also develop diabetic foot wounds due to:
- Irritation, friction, or pressure
- Foot deformities
- Trauma or injury
Do diabetic foot wounds cause symptoms?
Yes, although if you have nerve damage, you might be unaware of your wound. A diabetic wound can lead to severe pain (if you can feel it), but you can also experience:
- Drainage or pus, especially if you wear socks
- Redness or inflammation
- Calluses, corns, or cuts
- Foul odor or smell
- Difficulty bearing weight on the foot
It’s important to visit Dr. Montgomery for treatment at the first sign of a diabetic foot wound, even if it seems minor. Otherwise, the infection is only going to worsen.
How are diabetic foot wounds treated?
Treating a diabetic wound begins with stopping the infection and promoting healing as quickly as possible. A comprehensive wound management protocol will be established and Dr. Montgomery may need to:
- Thoroughly clean the wound
- Apply antibacterial medications
- Wrap and bandage the wound
- Remove dead or damaged skin
Since it’s going to take time for your wound to heal, it’s sometimes helpful to keep pressure off of it. You can minimize pressure on your foot wound by wearing custom orthotics or braces, a treatment known as off-loading.
If you do have an infection, Dr. Montgomery might prescribe antibiotic medication that you’ll need to take daily. He can also teach you how to care for your wound at home and prevent future wounds.
Before your diabetic wound worsens, schedule a treatment consultation with Travis Montgomery, DPM. Either request an appointment online or call the office.
