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Wound Care Treatment


What is a Diabetic Foot Wound or Diabetic Ulcer?


For more information on wound care, see the APMA website.

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What Causes a Diabetic Foot Wound or Diabetic Ulcer?

There are multiple factors that can lead to the formation of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer. One of the key factors is the reduced blood flow to the foot. The reduction of blood flow can be due to multiple factors such as excessive alcohol and tobacco use. Another leading factor is Diabetes because high Glucose levels have a negative effect on artery walls. The deterioration of the arterial walls leads to excessive plaque build up reducing the amount of blood that can reach a diabetic foot. This is known as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Take a simple PAD Test or schedule an appointment with our podiatrist (schedule link) to see if you are at risk for developing diabetic foot ulcers


How does a Podiatrist Treat a Diabetic Foot Ulcer?


1) Prevention of infection
2) Taking the pressure off the area, called “off-loading”
3) Removing dead skin and tissue, called “debridement”
4) Applying medication or dressings to the ulcer
5) Managing blood glucose and other health problems
6) Keep the ulcer clean and bandaged;
7) Cleanse the wound daily, using a wound dressing or bandage; and avoid walking barefoot.


Advanced Wound Care Treatment

Podiatry Associates can easily manage diabetic foot ulcer. However, there are instances where the complexity of the diabetic foot ulcer requires wound care management that is typically provided by wound care centers.

Wound care centers are staffed by an interdisciplinary team of providers that includes vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, hyperbaric oxygen therapy technicians, podiatrists, and wound care nurses. This approach allows wound care centers to offer specialized wound care treatment ranging from direct wound care to hyperbaric oxygen therapy to manage complex diabetic foot wounds and other hard to heal wounds of the foot and/or lower extremities.


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If you have been experiencing foot or ankle pain, it may be time to consult an expert.  Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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