Approximately 15.7 million Americans are afflicted with diabetes… this is almost 6 percent of the population of the USA.
Diabetic foot is the common term for complications seen in the lower limb, particularly the foot, in diabetic patients it is often a result of neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease.
It is of utmost importance for anyone with diabetes to continually monitor the health of their feet. Small wounds such as a blister can lead to a lot of damage. Any injury heals more slowly for a diabetic because their blood flow is diminished. Any injury that is not treated could lead to consequences as severe as having to amputate a foot.
What causes Diabetic Foot?
Some of the issues that are cause for concern for people with diabetes are the possibilities of experiencing foot problems and infections in their legs and feet.
With proper diagnosis and treatment of the underlying tissue, healing is possible in a short amount of time.
Treatment of diabetic foot:
There are basically three stages to the treatment of diabetic foot.
* Debridement: This involves removing all the dead and dying tissue from the area. It also involves cleaning the area well and cleaning out any pus that may be present.
* Drainage: This is mainly for wounds that have pus in them. Proper and timely drainage has helped a number of people retain their limbs.
* Bandaging and infection control: This is the process of bandaging the wound properly and treating the patient with appropriate antibiotics.
“Podiatrist” helps with the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems which includes the following:
* Annual inspection of the foot
* Identification of the foot at risk
* Education of people with diabetes and healthcare professionals
* Appropriate foot wear
* Rapid treatment of all foot problem
Our clinical staff use advanced foot care treatments to provide the most up-to-date technologies available to heal diabetic foot problems as soon as possible.
Our diabetic foot problems Program is committed to healing problems by providing the patient with progressive heal treatments and arranging services to support healing in the outpatient setting.
If you suffer from diabetes, it is crucial that you ensure your feet are healthy by working with your doctor to reduce the likelihood of infection and quickly treat any infection that arises. Contact us today at (561) 123-1234 to learn how we can help you protect your feet for a lifetime.