What Is Gangrene?
Gangrene is tissue death caused by a severe lack of blood supply or major bacterial infection, most frequently seen in diabetic feet. It typically starts in toes as blackening tissue (dry gangrene) or wet, infected tissue (wet gangrene). Immediate, specialized intervention is critical to prevent loss of the foot or leg.
Common Symptoms
Black, brown, or dry shriveled skin on toes or foot · Severe foot pain followed by sudden loss of sensation · Foul-smelling discharge or skin blistering (wet gangrene) · Clear boundary line between live and dead tissue · Cold skin temperature in the affected foot
Our Treatment Approach
Emergency ambutation salvage protocol → vascular circulation assessment (ABI / Doppler) → immediate surgical removal of dead tissue (surgical debridement/minor toe amputation to save the foot) → antibiotic therapy & revascularization referral → Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) & custom offloading.
