Diabetic Foot Limb Preservation
An educational guide for families and caregivers exploring limb preservation options for diabetic foot complications. Our multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care and limb-preservation program may be appropriate. Information only, not medical advice.
Educational Resource — Not Medical Advice
The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about treatment options.
We do not target, identify, or retarget individuals based on health conditions. This content is intended for families and caregivers seeking information about international treatment options, and is discoverable through organic search.
What Limb Preservation Means
Limb preservation is a comprehensive approach to healing diabetic foot wounds and avoiding amputation whenever medically possible. It combines intensive wound care, circulation restoration, infection management, and advanced therapies in a coordinated, multidisciplinary effort.
Comprehensive Wound Care
Daily specialist attention, debridement, advanced dressings, and offloading — far more intensive than typical weekly outpatient visits.
Circulation Restoration
Vascular assessment and revascularization procedures to restore blood flow, which is essential for wound healing and limb preservation.
Infection Elimination
Aggressive antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement to eliminate deep infection before it threatens the limb.
Advanced Therapies
Heberprot-P intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, and bioengineered tissue — options that may support healing in chronic wounds.
Multidisciplinary Team
Vascular surgeons, podiatrists, endocrinologists, infectious disease specialists, and wound care nurses coordinating care.
Individualized Assessment
Each patient is evaluated individually. Our team determines whether a limb-preservation program may be appropriate based on wound severity, circulation, infection status, and overall health.
Cuba's Limb Preservation Program
Cuba has developed a comprehensive limb preservation program centered on Heberprot-P therapy combined with intensive, coordinated wound care. This approach is delivered as a residential program with daily specialist attention — a level of intensity that is difficult to achieve in standard outpatient settings.
Heberprot-P Therapy
Cuba's intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy, administered directly into chronic wounds to stimulate healing. Not available in the United States.
Daily Wound Care
Daily specialist attention to wound healing — not weekly appointments, but continuous, intensive care throughout the program.
Vascular Management
On-site vascular assessment and revascularization when needed, to restore blood flow to the affected limb.
4–8 Week Programs
Individualized program cycles with continuous monitoring, adjusted based on healing progress.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
All specialists — endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, wound care nurses — work together under one roof.
Aftercare Handover
A coordinated handover to your US physician with clinical reports and a monitoring plan for continued care at home.
The Cuban Diabetic Foot Program
Cuba has developed a comprehensive diabetic foot treatment program centered on Heberprot-P — a recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rh-EGF) administered by intra-lesional injection directly into the wound. This therapy is combined with intensive, multidisciplinary wound care. Our team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care and limb-preservation program may be appropriate. Heberprot-P is not available in the United States.
- Heberprot-P intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy — a Cuban biotechnology innovation
- Intensive daily wound care by specialist teams
- Multidisciplinary team: endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, wound care nurses
- 4–8 week individualized program cycles with continuous monitoring
- Limb preservation focus — our team evaluates each patient individually
- Coordinated aftercare and handover to your US physician
Heberprot-P®
Cuban biotechnology
Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rh-EGF) developed by Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), administered by intra-lesional injection directly into diabetic foot wounds to stimulate healing.
4–8 Week Cycles
Multidisciplinary Team
Diabetic Foot Care by State
Select your state for local diabetes statistics, travel information, and state-specific educational resources for families and caregivers.
Diabetic Foot Care Resources
Explore our full range of educational diabetic foot care resources for US families and caregivers.
From First Inquiry to Safe Return Home
Contact Us
Share your medical information and wound history through our inquiry form.
Free Evaluation
Our wound care team reviews your US records and designs a personalized plan.
Travel Coordination
We assist with e-Visa, flights, and accommodation in Cuba.
Treatment
Receive intensive wound care with Heberprot-P therapy and continuous support.
Aftercare
Coordinated handover to your US physician with a monitoring plan.
Your Questions Answered
Submit Your Medical Records for a Diabetic Foot Evaluation
Our multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care and limb-preservation program may be appropriate. Share your medical records to receive a personalized assessment — often within 24–48 hours. No obligation, no travel required to get started.