Could this be a diabetic foot infection?
If there is an open wound, discharge, an unpleasant odor, new redness or increased warmth, seek assessment the same day.
Could this be a sign of osteomyelitis?
A deep or persistently unhealed wound, recurring discharge and suspected bone involvement require specialist assessment.
Could this be a warning sign of Charcot foot?
Particularly when sensation is reduced, warmth, redness, swelling or a change in shape in one foot can develop without pain.
Could this be a circulation problem?
A foot that suddenly becomes cold, pale or bluish, or a wound that does not heal, should be assessed without delay.
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Symptoms and when to seek care
Do not leave “Should I wait?” unanswered.
Use five short questions to review signs of open wounds, infection, poor circulation, Charcot foot and high risk. Your answers are not saved.
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This does not provide a diagnosis.
It helps you understand when to seek care.
It helps you understand when to seek care.
Treatment approach
Symptoms do not all have the same cause. Treatments do not all follow the same sequence.
The cause of the problem is identified through examination, imaging and, when needed, laboratory or vascular tests; the plan is based on the biology of healing and mechanical needs.
Primary focus
Diabetic foot
Wounds, infection, loss of sensation, circulation and pressure are assessed together.
If there is a new wound or an area that is not healing
Wound and infection assessment
Circulation and sensation checks
Pressure relief and follow-up
Area of expertise
Infection and osteomyelitis
A plan for diagnosis, control and reconstruction in soft tissue and bone infections.
For discharge, a deep wound or suspected bone involvement
Clinical and imaging assessment
Appropriate sampling and infection control
Surgical debridement when needed
Area of expertise
Deformity and Charcot foot
Structural problems affecting weight distribution, pressure points and wound recurrence.
For a change in shape or a recurring pressure wound
Mechanical analysis and planning
Footwear/orthotic options
Corrective surgery in suitable cases
Area of expertise
Limb-preserving reconstruction
Staged reconstructive options for bone loss, deformity and infection.
For complex bone and soft tissue problems
Analysis of stability and bone loss
Staged surgical planning
Rehabilitation and close follow-up
Wound care and follow-up
A care plan tailored to the characteristics of the wound and its healing process.
For an open wound or recurring skin damage- Assessment of the wound bed and surrounding skin
- A personalized dressing plan
- Regular measurement and review
Pressure relief
A personalized plan to protect the wounded area from repeated loading.
If weight repeatedly concentrates on the same area when walking- Assessment of weight distribution
- Selection of appropriate devices and footwear
- Instruction in use and follow-up
Patient journey
From the first consultation to preventive follow-up
Every patient's needs are different. The process is tailored to your findings and assessment.
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Detailed assessment
Wounds, sensation, circulation, pressure areas and previous treatments are reviewed together.
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Multidisciplinary plan
Coordination with infection, vascular, diabetes and wound care teams is arranged when needed.
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Treatment and offloading
Care, pressure relief and surgical options are planned according to your findings.
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Preventive follow-up
After healing, appropriate footwear, daily checks and follow-up suited to your level of risk continue.
Patient information cards
Brief, safe information you can use today
Each card was prepared in plain Turkish, with a printable layout and source information.
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Daily care
Check your feet every day
6 steps for safely checking the soles, between the toes, around the nails and inside your shoes.
Same day
Urgent sign
When should you seek help?
Wound, infection, circulation and general health signs that should not wait.
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Prevention
Checking shoes and socks
Daily choices that help reduce pressure and friction, and things to avoid.
Scientific approach
Decisions are shaped by current guidelines and individual assessment.
No single approach to diabetic foot is right for everyone. Our content clearly states the level of evidence, uncertainties and situations requiring specialist assessment.
Information center
Your questions about diabetic foot
Simple explanations, from symptoms to daily care.
How Does Diabetic Foot Begin? What Are the Early Signs?
A patient guide explaining the early signs of diabetic foot that may develop silently, changes that increase risk and when to seek assessment.
Why Do Diabetic Foot Wounds Not Heal? The Most Common Causes
An explanatory guide covering blood sugar, circulation, infection and pressure problems that can slow wound healing.
Can Diabetic Foot Be Treated Without Amputation? A Specialist's View
Explains the factors that determine limb-preserving treatment options and why surgery does not always mean amputation.
Videos from the physician
See the treatment processes and prepare your questions.
Watch Prof. Dr. Bilgili explain diabetic foot care and orthopedic treatments, and prepare your questions before your consultation.
Daily care for diabetic foot
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Diabetic foot: why does it develop and how can it be recognized?
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Symptoms and treatment methods
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Charcot foot: changes that develop silently
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Does every person with diabetes have the same foot risk?
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Daily foot checks
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SCIENCE · EXPERIENCE · FOLLOW-UP
Orthopedics and Traumatology
YOUR PHYSICIAN
Scientific expertise with a personal approach.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Gökhan Bilgili focuses on trauma, deformity surgery, Ilizarov techniques, nonunion, osteomyelitis and limb-preserving reconstruction in diabetic foot.
Detailed clinical and imaging assessment
Clear explanation of surgical and nonsurgical options
Preventive follow-up after treatment
Biography and academic work
Professional journey
He began specialty training in 1999 at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and qualified as an orthopedic surgeon in 2005. Through his academic work, he became an associate professor in 2015 and a professor in 2020.
Areas of focus
Limb reconstruction, deformity correction, Ilizarov techniques, nonunion, bone infection and limb-preserving surgery in diabetic foot.
Scientific work
He combines clinical experience with academic work through national and international publications, congress presentations, teaching and professional society activities.
Let us take the first step together
Do not put off addressing a new change in your foot or movement.
Contact the clinic for nonurgent appointments and information. In an emergency, call 112.
