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Wound Care

valley foot & ankle doctor performing wound care on a diabetic patient

Services:

We focus on the health and care of our patients, by diagnosing and treating foot and ankle wounds. Making sure that your healing process is on track and on the road to recovery. 

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  • Wound Care

  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  • Venus Lower Leg Ulcers

  • Trauma Wound

  • Pressure Injuries (Ulcers)

  • Surgical Wound

  • Wound Debridement

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Diabetic Wound Management:

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  • Our Podiatrists will educate both you and your family through consistent monitoring and early intervention in order to maintain the health of your feet. We will offer the best treatments for Diabetic Wounds to help you in the different stages you are in.

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Preventative:

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  • Do not go barefoot - to avoid getting puncture wounds.  For example, walking outdoors on hot walkways and beaches. For optimal foot care, work with our doctors or a nutritionist.

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diabetic foot infographic showing bunions calluses, hammer toes, and ulcers on a foot
valley foot & ankle doctor wrapping a bandage after a surgical procedure

Diabetic Foot Ulcers:

A Foot Ulcer is a chronic condition that develops over time. Usually in an area that has a callus, for example on the ball of the foot or high-pressure areas.

 

Some causes are Neuropathy, Trauma (Sometimes repeated or isolated event like a puncture), and Diabetes.

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Debridement:

Debridement is a procedure that promotes natural healing, by removing damaged and dead skin tissue around the wound.

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See Our Podiatrists

Our podiatrist will offer you the best treatments for your wounds. Please call us to schedule an appointment at 559-436-4820 

Educational Videos
Understanding Charcot Foot and How To Take Care of It
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Understanding Charcot Foot and How To Take Care of It

Dr. J. Robert Faux explains Charcot Foot often causes by diabetes. He explains the causes, treatments, and when to see your doctor. Preventive Care The patient can play a vital role in preventing Charcot foot and its complications by following these measures: - Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help reduce the progression of nerve damage in the feet. - Get regular check-ups from a foot and ankle surgeon. - Check both feet every day—and see a surgeon immediately if you notice signs of Charcot foot. - Be careful to avoid injury, such as bumping the foot or overdoing an exercise program. - Follow the surgeon’s instructions for long-term treatment to prevent recurrences, ulcers, and amputation. To learn more about foot conditions and remedies, go to http://www.footscientific.com.
Flat Feet Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options - SLUCare Orthopedic Surgery
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Flat Feet Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options - SLUCare Orthopedic Surgery

SLUCare Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Megan Walters discusses flat feet, the symptoms, causes as well as non-surgical and surgical treatments. Flat feet are very common and can develop over time. Most people have no symptoms however some experience pain which requires treatment that could involve orthotics, physical therapy, injections or in some instances even surgery such as fusion surgery or joint sparing surgery that does not stiffen the foot. More information online about surgical options for flat feet at https://slucare.edu/orthopedic-surgery/foot-and-ankle-surgery.php To schedule an appointment with a SLUCare physician, please call (314) 977-4440. #Orthopedics #FlatFeet SLUCare Physician Group is a patient-centered network of more than 500 health care providers on staff at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. As part of an academic medical practice, SLUCare physicians are experts in their respective fields, providing specialty care for even the most complex medical conditions. SLUCare physicians practice in 47 different hospitals and clinics throughout the St. Louis region, making high-quality, advanced care convenient for you and your family.
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