Diabetic foot surgery

About the service

Imperial College Healthcare Private Care provides a pioneering and unparalleled service to patients suffering with diabetic foot disease. Our multidisciplinary team of plastic, orthopaedic and vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, microbiologists, interventional radiologists and podiatrists provide patients with foot ulceration bespoke treatment and the chance of complete healing and limb salvage. The unique feature of our service is the potential to provide complex soft tissue reconstruction to patients who would otherwise require an amputation.

About diabetic foot disease

Around one in three people with diabetes will develop foot ulcers at some point in their lifetime, which can severely affect quality of life.  Up to 60% of ulcers develop infection requiring antibiotics, hospital admission, surgery or amputation. Ulceration can be severely disabling to patients with significant negative impact on quality of life.

What we can achieve for our patients

At Imperial College Healthcare Private Care, we strive and pride ourselves in delivering expert patient care. We provide patients:

• the opportunity for complete healing of acute and chronic foot, ankle and leg ulceration
• avoidance of amputation
• support to full recovery which minimises the need for repeat hospital visits or wound care
• reduced disability and return to normal work and lifestyle

What can I expect from diabetic foot care treatment

Our expert team works together to manage every stage of your care, providing you with a comprehensive and secure treatment plan. Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect:

1. Initial consultation: Our specialists will meet with you to better understand your problem. After taking a detailed history and thorough examination, they will be able to explain what options are available and create a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

2. Medical optimisation: The key to successful treatment begins with optimising your blood glucose control. Our endocrinologists will work with you to help improve your diabetes management. Our medical team will ensure that any other health conditions are optimised to ensure safe and effective care.

3. Optimisation of blood supply: Our vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists will improve the blood flow to your feet, which is essential for healing.

4. Ulcer management:

• Our plastic and orthopaedic surgeons will remove infected bone and soft tissue to create a clean wound.
• Our microbiologists will test tissue samples to find the best antibiotics to treat infection.
• We are able to employ an array of reconstructive techniques including topical negative pressure, skin grafts, dermal matrices, local flaps and free tissue transfer to achieve complete healing in even the most resistant ulcers.

5. Follow up: Our team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and podiatrists will monitor your progress closely in the postoperative period to ensure that healing progresses as we would expect. This also involves ensuring that you have bespoke footwear that aids recovery and optimal wound care to achieve complete healing and long-term results.

Why choose us?

We are able to provide a bespoke, multidisciplinary treatment pathway for patients suffering with diabetic ulceration. In particular, our team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons enable complex soft tissue coverage options for patients who would otherwise require an amputation.

Our patients receive treatment in world class facilities at the renowned Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital. Our high dependency and critical care units allow us to treat patients with complex medical needs.

Find out more about diabetic foot surgery and get in touch:

If you have any questions about our diabetic foot care services or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us:

• Call: +44 (0) 20 3311 7700
• Email: imperial.private.healthcare@nhs.net

We are here to support you with every part of your treatment journey.

Most major insurance companies cover the cost of treatment.

Contact us today to find out more.