14/10/2025
🦶 World Podiatry Day Awareness Camp at PM Medical Centre 🩺
On the occasion of World Podiatry Day, on October 8th 2025, PM Medical Centre along with Indian Podiatry Association and IMA Vellore Branch conducted a Diabetic Foot Awareness Camp to emphasize the importance of foot care among diabetic patients.
✅ All participants underwent Monofilament testing and Biothesiometry screening for early detection of neuropathy.
✅ Patients with diabetic foot wounds received free wound dressing and care.
✅ The camp concluded with an interactive education session on “Diabetic Foot Care and Prevention of Amputation” by
Dr. G. Manigandan MD DNB MNAMS F.Diab DAA(CMC Vellore) FDFM FIPA , Consultant Physician &
Dr. L. Santhanagopal MS MCIP FMIS FDFM Consultant Surgeon.
💬 The session highlighted how early detection, proper foot hygiene, and regular screening can save limbs and lives.
Together, let’s step towards a future free from diabetic foot complications! 👣