Foot Ulcer Management & Limb Salvage
Saving Limbs. Restoring Lives.
At SoCal Foot and Ankle Doctors, with convenient locations in Santa Monica and Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers, we specialize in comprehensive care for foot ulcers and limb preservation. Our goal is to heal wounds quickly, prevent infections, and avoid amputations through advanced podiatric interventions.
Foot ulcers, especially in diabetic patients or those with vascular disease, can rapidly deteriorate without expert care. Early treatment from a podiatrist can mean the difference between healing and losing a limb.
What Causes Foot Ulcers?
Foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that develop on the feet, commonly due to:
- Diabetes (Neuropathy & Poor Circulation)
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Chronic Pressure & Trauma
- Infection & Poor Wound Healing
- Improper Footwear or Structural Deformities
Warning Signs of Foot Ulcers
- Persistent redness or swelling
- Drainage on socks or shoes
- Skin breakdown with or without pain
- Foul odor from the wound
- Visible ulcer or crater in the skin
If you notice any of the above, prompt evaluation is critical. Delaying treatment increases the risk of serious infection and limb loss.
Our Advanced Limb Salvage Approach
Our multidisciplinary and high-tech treatment options include:
- Wound Debridement: Removal of dead or infected tissue to promote healing
- Total Contact Casting & Offloading Devices: Reducing pressure on the ulcer site
- Custom Orthotics & Diabetic Footwear: Prevent recurrence and improve biomechanics
- Antibiotic Therapy: Oral or topical medications to manage infection
- Skin Grafts & Bioengineered Tissue: Promotes faster healing in non-healing wounds
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): In severe cases, we coordinate care with HBOT centers to improve oxygenation and healing
- Shockwave Therapy: Stimulates tissue regeneration and improves blood flow for chronic wounds
- Stem Cell & Amniotic Graft Applications: Regenerative techniques for difficult ulcers
Who Is at Risk?
Patients with the following conditions should be screened regularly:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Peripheral neuropathy
- History of ulcers or amputation
- Chronic venous or arterial insufficiency
- Obesity or immobility
What to Expect at Your Visit
We begin with a full vascular and neurological evaluation of your feet. Wounds are assessed for depth, infection, circulation, and bio mechanical contributors. A personalized treatment plan is then created, often with close follow-up to monitor healing and adjust interventions.
If needed, we coordinate with vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and wound care centers to ensure comprehensive limb preservation.
Why Choose Us for Foot Ulcer Care?
- Immediate appointments for high-risk patients
- Access to advanced therapies in-office
- Expertise in diabetic and non-diabetic wound care
- Emphasis on saving limbs, not just treating wounds
- Trusted by Santa Monica and Cedars-Sinai communities for complex podiatric care
What Our Patients Say
SoCal Foot and Ankle Doctors strive to be the best we can and are grateful for the opportunities we are given to help people heal and get back to doing the things that they love.
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Location: Santa Monica
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Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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