Diabetic Foot Conditions
Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)
Osteomyelitis is infection of the bone, which in diabetic feet usually spreads from a deep or long-standing ulcer. It is a major reason wounds fail to heal and a common trigger for amputation if untreated.
warning Symptoms & Signs
- check_circle A deep ulcer that exposes or reaches bone
- check_circle A wound that will not heal despite care
- check_circle Swelling and drainage
- check_circle Sometimes fever and raised inflammatory markers
help Causes & Risk Factors
- check_circle Infection spreading from a deep foot ulcer
- check_circle Delayed treatment of a foot wound
- check_circle Poor circulation impairing the immune response
emergency When to See a Doctor
- check_circle A wound deep enough to probe to bone
- check_circle A wound that has stalled for weeks
- check_circle Spreading infection or fever
medical_services How Dr. Shah Treats It
Treatment combines targeted antibiotics with surgical removal of the infected bone (bone debridement) where needed, followed by reconstruction to preserve a functional foot. Imaging and cultures guide the plan.
Discuss your treatment arrow_forwardquiz Frequently Asked Questions
No. Selective removal of infected bone with reconstruction often saves the foot. Outcomes are best when treated before the infection is extensive.