Managing Foot Wounds: How a Podiatrist Can Improve Healing Time

Your feet play a primary role in helping you move about every day, so it is important to take care of them. Foot wounds and injuries should be treated promptly to prevent infection and promote quicker healing. Dr. Thomas Barbaro and Dr. Samantha, the experienced providers at our podiatry office in New Hyde Park, NY, offer wound care to help patients manage foot wounds and improve healing time. 

Slow Healing Foot Wounds

Foot wounds, such as ulcers and other sores that do not heal promptly, can cause many problems, including infection. The longer it takes for a wound to heal, the higher the risk of developing an infection. Individuals with poor circulation often experience slower healing times and an increased infection risk. A weakened immune system or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can contribute to poor circulation and longer healing times for wounds and sores. n 

Foot Wound Care & Improving Healing Time

Podiatrists utilize several effective treatment methods to manage foot wounds and improve healing time. The skilled providers at our podiatry office in New Hyde Park, NY, will develop a wound care treatment plan based on the type and severity of your wound and your specific needs. Some podiatry methods for improving the healing time of foot wounds include:

• Prescribing antibiotics to fight infection.
• Treatment of underlying conditions, such as poor circulation, affects healing time.
• Debridement removes dead tissue and promotes the growth of healthy new tissue.
• Using special dressings on certain types of wounds to keep the area moist and aid in healing.
• Using biologic dressings, skin grafts, and other advanced therapies to promote new tissue regeneration.
• Custom orthotics or therapeutic footwear to take pressure off the wound area.
• Using negative pressure wound therapy removes excess fluids from the area and improves blood flow.

The podiatrist will also outline steps that can be taken at home to further improve healing time. Steps include checking foot wounds daily to monitor healing, keeping feet clean and dry, changing wound dressings as needed, and wearing shoes that do not aggravate the wound. 

We can help you manage foot wounds and improve healing time. Call our podiatry office in New Hyde Park, NY, at (516) 326-7979 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Barbaro or Dr. Trepal for foot wound care.