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Wound
Care
Learn more about
wound care treatment
at Illinois Foot & Ankle
Center
During her training, Dr.
May spent 3 years working
in 4 ifferent wound care
clinics, providing her with
invaluable experience treating wounds of all types.
Now, she is able to treat her patients in the comfort
of her own office. If you are in need of treatment to
heal a wound, please consider Illinois Foot & Ankle
Center as an alternative to the hospital or wound
care clinic.
Types of Wounds
Generally, there are 3 types of wound care:
1. Diabetic Care: For those who are diabetic, it is
important to see a podiatrist at least annually for
preventative care. Something as simple as a callous
can erupt into a diabetic foot ulceration quickly,
requiring immediate treatment. Diabetic shoes or
inserts can help prevent incidence of friction that
leads to calluses, reducing the risk of an ulceration.
Some diabetic patients may be considered high risk.
This would include those with decreased sensation
(neuropathy) as well as decreased blood flow. If you
are a high-risk patient, Medicare and other major
insurances usually cover check-ups and nail care
every 9 weeks.
2. Venous Insufficiency: This is the result of extreme
lower extremity edema, which is caused by poor
vein function. Ulcerations develop due to excessive
swelling and stretching of the skin.
Symptoms associated with venous insufficiency
include:
- Itching
- Dry/peeling skin
-Blisters on lower legs that “leak”
- Tiredness in legs when walking
- Legs feel heavy
3. Traumatic Wounds: If you’ve been injured and
have a wound that will not heal, you may require
wound care treatment to prevent further
complications.
Wound Care Treatment
Your treatment will be customized to fit your
specific needs. The following are examples of
common steps taken during the wound care
process:
- X-rays may be needed. We have digital x-ray
available in our office, greatly speeding up the
process. In some cases, an MRI may also be
required.
- Labs and cultures/biopsies may be required to
ensure proper diagnosis.
- If warranted, antibiotics may be prescribed.
- Off-loading for diabetic foot ulcerations by use of
specialty shoes.
- Compression dressings for edema and venous
insufficiency.
- Amniotic (stem cell) grafts
- Collagen and/or several other wound care
products
- Wound vacs (negative pressure therapy)
If you have any questions or think that you may be a
candidate for wound care, please do not hesitate to
call our office at 779-333-7419.
9645 Lincolnway Lane, Suite 104, Frankfort, IL 60423
(779)333-7419