Our Skilled Podiatrist Can Treat Your Foot and Ankle Wounds
Foot and ankle wounds can be a common problem for both children and adults. By receiving professional treatment at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney, you can expect a successful and speedy recovery. By seeking prompt medical attention and following your podiatrist's instructions, you can reduce your risk of developing a serious injury and get back to your regular activities as soon as possible.
Professional Podiatric Care For Various Types of Wounds
Foot and ankle wounds sometimes happen following an injury, but just as often, your foot or ankle can develop an open wound from improper footwear, an insect bite, or a shard of glass. Without proper treatment, your injury has the potential to become infected. At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & Mckinney, our podiatrists have experience treating these types of wounds:
- Scrapes and cuts
- Abscesses
- Blisters
- Burns
- Insect bites
- Punctures and lacerations
- Wounds from a foreign body
- Wounds from an ingrown toenail
- Corn and callus
- Cellulitis
- Erythrasma
- Bacterial skin infections
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
What Conditions Can Worsen Your Foot & Ankle Wounds?
Foot conditions such as diabetes, neuropathy, and other peripheral vascular diseases can have a significant effect on the body's ability to heal wounds. These conditions can weaken the skin, decrease circulation, and reduce the body's ability to fight off infection. People with these conditions are at an increased risk of developing complications such as ulcers, infections, and even amputation. To help prevent these complications, people with these foot conditions should take extra care to keep their feet clean, dry, and protected. If a wound does occur, it is important to seek medical attention right away from Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney to ensure that it is properly treated and managed to reduce the risk of complications.
Do I Need Foot Or Ankle Wound Care?
If you’re healthy, foot and ankle wounds usually heal fairly rapidly. But, if you notice that your foot or ankle wound is healing slowly, not healing at all, or growing worse, it’s time to call Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney. Signs that your wound should get professional podiatric treatment include:
- The wound breaks open repeatedly
- Signs of skin discoloration or bruises
- Warmth
- Discharge of pus or fluid
- Loss of sensation
- Foul odor
- Serious pain around the wound
- Difficulty walking or standing
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Open wounds that have trouble healing can become infected, leading to further complications. One of our experienced podiatrists can properly clean and treat the wound, preventing infection and reducing the risk of long-term damage. It is important to seek prompt treatment to ensure the best possible outcome and minimize the risk of further complications.
Treating Foot and Ankle Wounds
Our experienced podiatrists will focus on cleaning and disinfecting the wound, applying dressings to protect it, and helping you care for your wound to prevent further complications. Some treatment options that your care may include are:
- Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution
- Stitches, sutures, or bandages to close the wound
- Antibiotics, when infected
- Topical creams or oral medications
- Drain the infection
- Stem cell therapy
- Medication to improve blood flow to feet and ankles
- Gangrene debridement (removal of dead tissue)
- Custom orthotics to relieve pressure
- Shoe recommendations to cushion the wound
With proper treatment from our skilled podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney, you can expect a full recovery. Contact us today.