Patient Newsletter
Issue 02 · Spring 2026

Diabetic Ulcers: Don't let a small sore become a big issue.

Foot ulcers are one of the most serious complications of diabetes. With the right care team, the vast majority can be healed without surgery or amputation.

§ How it works

Why diabetic wounds are different, and what we do about it.

Diabetes damages the peripheral nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This means wounds can form without you feeling them, and without adequate circulation they struggle to heal on their own. Our care protocol addresses both problems simultaneously.

Wound Care

Debridement and targeted wound care treatments address open wounds and ulcers before infection sets in or spreads.

Pressure Relief

Custom orthotics and footwear guidance reduce pressure on vulnerable areas, giving wounds the environment they need to heal

Preventive Foot Exams

Regular exams catch cuts, abrasions, and early damage before they worsen without knowing.

Limb Salvage Surgery

When conservative care isn't enough, Dr. Reddy and Dr. Pokala specialize in reconstruction surgery as an alternative to amputation

Most diabetic foot ulcers can be healed completely with early intervention. The longer a wound goes untreated, the higher the risk of bone infection and amputation. Same-day appointments are available.

§ The condition

What is a diabetic foot ulcer?

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore that develops on the foot, most often on the bottom of the foot or the tips of the toes. They affect roughly 15% of people with diabetes. Because diabetic neuropathy reduces sensation, many patients don't notice an ulcer until it has already become infected. Left untreated, ulcers can progress to osteomyelitis (bone infection) and, in severe cases, may require amputation. Early diagnosis and specialist care dramatically improve outcomes.

§ Finding the source

How we evaluate your wound

Dr. Reddy and Dr. Pokala use on-site diagnostic technology to assess wound depth, circulation, and infection before recommending treatment.

01 Digital X-rays

Screen for osteomyelitis (bone infection) and foreign bodies inside the wound.

02 Ultrasound imaging

Show bone alignment and joint structure to help guide treatment decisions, particularly when surgery is being considered.