Some people with diabetes also have lower extremity arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the legs and feet. This may prevent a foot injury from getting the nutrients it needs, delaying healing. NYU Langone vascular surgeons can perform minimally invasive procedures to improve blood flow.

If you experience recurring or chronic ulcers in a certain areas of the foot because of poor alignment, NYU Langone orthopedic surgeons may suggest surgery to improve the position of the bones in the foot. Poor alignment occurs when the bones of the foot don’t line up evenly, resulting in the uneven distribution of body weight across the foot.