Description
Can one small diabetic toe wound really take months to heal?
Diabetic Foot Care Gone Right - Here's What Happens | Diabetic Wounds - Part 2 --https://youtu.be/mhmQRWTkb6Y
In Part 2 of this diabetic wound journey, we continue following our patient's weekly progress as every millimeter matters. After treating the original fissure, a new crack develops from continued pressure on the toe, making healing even more challenging.
You'll see how regular wound measurements, careful callus removal, pressure relief, specialized dressings, and patient commitment slowly turn things around. When healing seemed to stall, we even discussed ordering an MRI to rule out a bone infection before the wound finally began showing real progress.
This video highlights why diabetic foot wounds require patience, consistency, and proper offloading to prevent serious complications.
If you have diabetes, never ignore a wound on your foot. Early treatment can make all the difference.
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Chapters
00:00 Part 1 Recap
00:38 Why the Wound Isn't Healing
02:15 Reducing Pressure on the Toe
04:12 Removing Thick Callus
06:18 Weekly Progress Check
08:45 New Crack Appears
11:18 Trimming Dead Skin
13:10 Measuring the Wound
15:05 Signs of Improvement
16:45 Considering an MRI
18:20 One Week Later
20:10 The Best It's Looked So Far
21:15 Final Thoughts
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FAQ
Why do diabetic wounds heal slowly?
Diabetes can reduce blood flow, impair the immune system, and decrease sensation, making wounds slower to heal.
Why is staying off the foot so important?
Every step places pressure on the wound, which can repeatedly damage new tissue and delay healing.
Why was an MRI discussed?
If a wound stops improving, doctors may investigate whether there is an infection in the bone underneath the wound.
Why remove calluses around the wound?
Thick callus creates additional pressure and can prevent healthy wound edges from closing.
Did the wound heal?
By the end of this video, the wound is significantly smaller and shallower, with only a tiny area still open.
TL;DR
A diabetic toe wound proves just how challenging healing can be. Through weekly visits, callus removal, pressure relief, careful wound care, and patient dedication, the wound slowly becomes smaller. An MRI is considered when healing stalls, but continued offloading helps avoid further complications as the wound finally nears complete healing.