Comprehensive Wound Healing Treatment in Waxahachie, TX
Get 5-Star-Rated Ulcer Treatment In Waxahachie
Award-winning Family Foot & Ankle Centers provides compassionate, expert podiatric foot wound care in Waxahachie, TX. If you or a loved one suffers from a foot or ankle wound, it is important to get it healed as quickly as possible to prevent infection and further complications. The sooner you begin foot ulcer treatment, the greater your chance of complete healing. This is even more critical if you have diabetes.
Your Waxahachie podiatrists will use the most advanced technology available to perform a comprehensive evaluation of your foot. So, if you have a wound (ulcer) on your foot or ankle, we can help.
What Is A Foot Ulcer?
A foot ulcer is an open wound that can appear anywhere on the feet and are most commonly associated with diabetics. They usually begin a an area of redness on skin and may progress to look like a callus. This skin breaks down and develops into an open sore. This most commonly occurs on the toes, bottom of the feet, and the heels. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.
What Causes A Foot Ulcer?
Pressure or friction on the skin is the most common causes of a foot ulcer (wound). If you are diabetic and have lost the ability to feel your feet, it is called peripheral neuropathy. You many not notice a sore on your feet until is becomes an ulcer. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic foot amputations in the United States. The good news is that foot ulcers can be preventable.
How Does Your Waxahachie Podiatrist Treat A Foot Ulcer?
At Family Foot & Ankle Centers, your podiatrists realize we recognize the physical and emotional toll that a foot wound can take on you. We strive to help you get your foot ulcer closed as quickly as possible. Your Waxahachaie foot specialists will perform a thorough examination of your feet. Vascular blood flow and foot sensation will be evaluated using the most advanced technology available.
After examination, your podiatrist will develop a personalized ulcer treatment plan to get you healed as quickly as possible. Ulcer treatment may include custom insoles or braces to prevent pressure on your foot wound. Newer prescription medicines have been proven to stimulate healing in wounds faster than ever before.
Experience 5-Star-Rated Providers – Schedule an Appointment for Wound Care in Waxahachie, TX, Today!
Schedule an appointment today by calling us at 972-597-4132 or by clicking here to use our convenient online form. We offer same-day appointments and have bilingual Spanish-speaking professionals on staff for your convenience. During your appointment, our team will be happy to answer all your questions about our treatments, our office, our flexible payment options, and anything else you may want to know about us! Call today – we can’t wait to help you live your life pain-free!
As the premier podiatry centers in Waxahachie, Corsicana and Ennis, TX, our foot doctors and team at Family Foot & Ankle Centers also provide 5-star podiatry care to patients in our surrounding areas. We proudly serve patients in Navarro and Ellis counties and surrounding areas including Red Oak, Midlothian, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Arlington and Mansfield. The Foot Specialists at Family Foot & Ankle Centers are improving lives one foot at a time.