Dr K. Arivarni Saves 100 Diabetic Patients From Amputation, Earns Malaysia Book of Records Recognition

Saving 100 diabetic patients from losing their limbs through amputation within just one year is a remarkable achievement by Dr K. Arivarni, whose expertise in advanced wound care has given patients renewed hope at Clinic Star Medicare here.

The achievement, recorded between August 2025 and August 2026, has also earned the clinic recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) under the category of Most Diabetic Patients’ Limbs Saved Through Advanced Wound Care Treatment in One Year.

Dr Arivarni, 43, said most patients who sought treatment at her clinic had previously received hospital referrals recommending amputation due to chronic wounds and diabetes-related complications.

However, through comprehensive clinical assessments, advanced wound care treatments and proper management of underlying medical conditions, her team worked to preserve the affected limbs before amputation became the only remaining option.

Located in the Kebun Teh area, the clinic has handled more than 8,000 wound care cases over its six years of operation, covering conditions such as chronic wounds, infections, poor blood circulation and nerve damage.

“I am extremely happy to have helped patients retain their limbs, particularly those who had previously been told that amputation might be necessary.

“My advice is for patients to seek an assessment from doctors specialising in wound care and explore suitable treatment options before deciding on amputation, provided their clinical condition still allows for limb preservation,” she told Utusan Malaysia.

Holding a master's-level specialisation in Advanced Wound Care, Dr Arivarni explained that treating chronic wounds involves far more than simply dressing an injury.

Instead, it requires detailed assessments to determine the extent of tissue damage, the presence of infections, blood supply to the affected area and other underlying health complications.

Among the nine treatment approaches employed are advanced wound assessments, debridement (removal of dead tissue), Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), advanced wound dressings, infection management, pressure offloading therapy, supplementary treatments such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), diabetes management and referrals to specialists across various medical disciplines.

She added that treatment plans are tailored to each patient's clinical condition and individual needs, as people living with diabetes are also at risk of developing other complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease and nerve damage.