Healing Diabetic Wounds. Protecting Your Future.
Diabetic Wounds
Compassionate Care to Help You Heal and Stay Healthy
A non-healing foot wound can be frightening and frustrating — but you don’t have to face it alone. At our New Jersey clinics, Dr. Affan Akhtar and his dedicated team specialize in treating diabetic and vascular wounds with one clear goal: to prevent amputation and restore your health safely and effectively.
The Silent Danger of Diabetic Foot Wounds
A small sore can become a serious threat due to three key factors caused by diabetes.
Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)
Diabetes can numb your feet, meaning you might not even feel a cut, blister, or developing ulcer. The initial injury often goes unnoticed.
Poor Blood Flow (Vascular Disease)
Reduced blood circulation starves the wound of the oxygen and nutrients it needs to heal, causing it to remain open and worsen over time.
High Infection Risk
A weakened immune system and an open wound create the perfect environment for dangerous infections that can spread to the bone and body.
Are You at Risk? Urgent Warning Signs
Risk Assessment
If you have diabetes, daily foot checks are vital. Contact our Fort Lee or Wayne clinic immediately if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- A sore or blister that hasn't healed in several days.
- New redness, swelling, or warmth in any area of your foot.
- Any drainage or foul odor from a wound.
- Changes in skin color, especially black or blue areas.
- Hard, shiny skin on your feet or legs.
- Pain or tenderness in a specific spot.
Seeing any of these signs? Your health is our priority.
Our Solution - Step-by-Step Process
Our Limb Salvage Protocol: A Path to Healing
Our approach to diabetic and vascular wound care is structured, fast, and focused on saving your limb while ensuring full recovery.
Immediate & Accurate Diagnosis
Advanced Wound Treatment
Infection Control & Pressure Relief
Surgical Intervention (If Needed)
Expert Care You Can Trust Dr. Affan Akhtar
Your treatment is guided by Dr. Affan Akhtar, an American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons-Certified Lower Extremity Surgeon with specialized expertise in leg, foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Akhtar is deeply committed to limb salvage, combining advanced surgical skill with compassion and a patient-first philosophy. Together with his team, he explores every possible avenue to help save your limb and restore your mobility and independence
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