A diabetic ulcer is an open sore or wound that typically forms on the feet or lower legs of people with diabetes. These ulcers occur due to a combination of:

• Poor circulation
• Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage)
• High blood sugar
• Foot trauma or pressure points

Many patients don’t feel the ulcer develop because of numbness in the feet, allowing the wound to worsen before it’s detected.

At Wound Specialists of Central PA, we use state-of-the-art wound care technologies to accelerate healing and reduce the risk of infection or amputation:

• UltraMist® Ultrasonic Debridement: This painless, non-contact therapy removes dead tissue while stimulating new tissue growth.
• Misonix® Ultrasonic Debridement: Targets and removes bacteria and damaged tissue for faster, cleaner healing.
• MolecuLight® Bacterial Imaging: Real-time imaging technology detects harmful bacteria without the need for invasive testing.
• ABI Testing (Ankle-Brachial Index): Measures blood flow in your legs to ensure your body can support the healing process.
• Skin Grafting & Limb Preservation Surgery: In advanced cases, we provide surgical interventions to protect and restore the integrity of your foot or leg.