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Wound Care
Promoting your body's natural healing process, ultimately preventing infection and future complications.
Overview
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States? How about that approximately 14-24% of diabetic patients who develop a foot ulcer require amputation? Diabetic wound care is extremely important as these wounds are quick to get infected and lead to amputation. Dr. Chaudry specializes in diabetic wound care.
Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers can form in many places, but are most commonly found on the outer side of the ankle, feet, heels, or toes. These ulcers are painful and have a "punched out" appearance. Some other symptoms or characteristics of arterial ulcers include:
Red, Yellow, or Black Sores
Deep Wound
Tight, Hairless Skin
Leg Pain at Night
No Bleeding
Affected area is cool/cold to the touch
Leg reddens when dangled and turns pale when elevated
Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers usually form below the knee and on the inner area on the ankle. There's sometimes little or no discomfort, unless the ulcer is infected. In other cases, venous ulcers can be painful. The affected area may also be accompanied by the following symptoms:
Inflammation
Swelling
Aching
Itchy, Hardened Skin
Scabbing or Flaking
Brown or Black Stained Skin
Discharge
Diabetic Ulcers
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes, commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or another ulcer-related complication
Treatment Options
At Omni Vascular, we offer a variety of treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses a concentrated solution of platelets from a patient's own blood to promote wound healing. There is also wound dressing. Different types of dressings provide protection, support, and moisture control. Gauze pads, bandages, hydrocolloids, alginates, and foam dressings are common options. We can also perform cleaning and debridement of your wound, which is when we remove any dirt, debris, or dead tissue from the wound to prevent infection and promote healing. This may involve surgical debridement for larger or deeper wounds. We also offer some advanced therapies such as skin grafts, which are used for large or chronic wounds where the skin has been lost.
FIRST VISIT
This patient was a 58 year-old female who came to us for a second opinion for her chronic venous ulcer which was causing her severe pain, interfering with her ability to work, sleep, or live her life.
LAST VISIT
With just a couple visits, we were able to achieve a complete resolution of her pain and almost completely heal her wound! This was just within the span of just over 4 months.
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