Getting the blood flowing again in a diabetic foot ulcer

A heel ulcer caused by tissue death from lack of blood supply as a result of diabetes. — Photos: Dr EDWARD CHOKE

As one of the roughly 30 vascular surgeons in Malaysia, Dr Edward Choke’s passion lies in saving the limbs of diabetic patients.

He is concerned about the lack of awareness when it comes to diabetic foot ulcers, resulting in so many patients losing their lower limbs.