Wound Care

What causes slow-healing wounds on my feet and ankles?

Slow-healing wounds on your feet and ankles are often connected to conditions affecting your nerves, your circulatory system, or both. Some of the numerous conditions that can lead to open wounds include:

• Uncontrolled type 1 and 2 diabetes
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Scleroderma
• Traumatic injury
• Varicose veins 

If you suffer from any condition that affects your nerves, your circulation, or your ability to heal, you have an elevated risk for slow-healing wounds. Tight control of your underlying condition is absolutely crucial, as is specialty foot and ankle care from Dr. Shah.

Why should I seek wound care immediately?

Even a small delay in getting wound care could lead to severe consequences like infection and ulceration, which could possibly lead to amputation. A small wound on your ankle or foot might not seem like a big deal right now, but when you can’t heal efficiently, it can very quickly grow advanced enough to threaten your foot and ankle health, as well as your whole-body wellness. 

What are the different wound care options?

Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center offers a full range of wound care options. Dr. Shah always tailors your care for the specific situation, and she only designs a treatment plan after carefully evaluating your medical history, current situation, and your personal needs.

Your treatment may include wound cleaning, topical medication like ointments, and bandaging. If you have necrotic (dead) tissue around the wound, Dr. Shah can surgically remove it and then use specialized wound healing treatments, like a skin graft, to help you heal. 

You may need specialized footwear, like diabetic shoes, or custom-made orthotics to protect your wound as it heals, too.

To get safe, effective, and fast wound healing from the team at Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, call the office or request an appointment online today.