Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment in Lucknow — Saving Limbs with Angioplasty

A diabetic foot ulcer that is not healing is not a wound care problem — it is a blood supply problem. Treating the ulcer without treating the underlying arterial blockage is like bailing water without plugging the hole.

Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Don't Heal

For any wound to heal, it needs: adequate blood supply (oxygen, nutrients, immune cells), freedom from infection, and offloading of pressure. In diabetic patients with PAD, the first requirement is not met — blocked arteries mean the wound simply cannot receive what it needs to heal, regardless of how carefully it is dressed or treated.

The Right Treatment Sequence

1. Vascular assessment first: ABI and Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow
2. CT angiogram: Map the blocked arteries
3. Angioplasty: Open the blocked artery and restore blood flow to the foot
4. Wound care: With blood flow restored, the ulcer now has what it needs to heal
5. Offloading: Diabetic footwear or cast to reduce pressure on the wound
6. Infection control: Antibiotics if needed alongside the vascular treatment

What to Expect After Angioplasty

After successful angioplasty, most diabetic foot ulcers begin to show signs of healing within 2–4 weeks. Complete healing of the ulcer typically takes 6–12 weeks depending on the wound size and extent of tissue involvement. Regular wound clinic reviews continue throughout.

When to Seek Help

Any diabetic foot wound that has not healed within 2 weeks needs vascular assessment — not just wound care. Diabetic foot treatment in Lucknow with Dr. Rohit Agarwal at Medanta addresses the root cause. Call +91 860-445-3663.