Wound Care
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Skin, Nails & Infections
What is Wound Care?
Comprehensive wound care involves specialized treatment for foot and ankle wounds that are slow to heal or at risk for complications. This includes diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, and traumatic wounds. Proper wound care is essential to prevent infection and amputation.
Causes
Several factors can contribute to the development of wound care:
- Diabetes-related neuropathy and poor circulation
- Venous insufficiency
- Arterial disease
- Pressure from ill-fitting shoes
- Trauma or surgery
Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of wound care include:
- Open sores or ulcers
- Slow or non-healing wounds
- Drainage or discharge
- Redness and inflammation
- Foul odor
- Increasing pain
Treatment Options
At Infinity Foot & Ankle in DeSoto, TX, we offer comprehensive treatment options for wound care:
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Advanced wound dressings
- Offloading pressure
- Infection management with antibiotics
- Vascular assessment and treatment
- Nutritional support
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Bioengineered skin substitutes
When to See a Podiatrist
Seek immediate care for any foot wound if you have diabetes, signs of infection, or wounds that do not show signs of healing within a week.