Foot & ankle care
Bone & Soft Tissue Infections
Infections of the foot and ankle, from skin infections to deep bone infection (osteomyelitis), treated aggressively to save tissue.
About this condition
Infections of the foot and ankle can spread quickly — particularly in patients with diabetes or poor circulation — and can threaten both the limb and general health. Prompt diagnosis and decisive treatment protect tissue, bone and function.
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Common signs & symptoms
- Redness, warmth and swelling
- Pain and discharge from a wound
- Fever or feeling unwell
- Wounds that fail to heal
How we approach treatment
- 1Urgent clinical and imaging assessment
- 2Targeted antibiotics under specialist care
- 3Debridement of infected tissue
- 4Reconstruction of bone and soft tissue where needed