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Foot Ulcers - Diabetic Foot Ulcers

CHRONIC WOUND CARE for FOOT ULCERS and DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Foot Ulcers - Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Foot ulcers are the most common type of chronic wound and can occur for several reasons. They are open wounds that develops on the skin as a result of injury, poor circulation, or pressure. People are encouraged to always keep an eye out for any warning signs and to talk to a doctor especially if one has any risk factors. 
 
Some common chronic foot ulcers include venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers.
 
Left untreated, a foot ulcer can: Increase in size and depth. Become infected, which can spiral into other foot conditions. Lead to reduced functioning in the feet and, in some cases, even require amputation.
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Approximately 2 million Americans develop a diabetic foot ulcer each year.

Within 5 years of ulceration, over 50% die and 5% lose a limb.

 

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wounds occur in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes, and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.

WCRX WOUND CARE CLINIC CAN HELP WITH YOUR DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Our Wound Care Clinic uses Amniotic tissue products that are:

  • Efficient, No Special Surgeries or Instruments Required

  • All Natural, All Active Ingredients are found naturally in the body

  • With a 85% Success Rate, Within a 12 week period

WHAT ARE AMNIOTIC TISSUE PRODUCTS?
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Amniotic tissue products, allografts

are human amniotic fluids and/or amniotic membrane tissues that have been minimally manipulated into a liquid or patch format. Amniotic tissue allografts can be placed on or around a wound to serve the same function that they do in utero, which is to cover, protect and nourish tissue.   

 

Amniotic membranes, when used as a biological dressing, helps wound healing by acting as a foundation for re-growth of soft tissue. 

FOOT ULCERS  & DIABETIC FOOT ULCERSWOUND CARE PROCESS for CHRONIC WOUNDS

Prior to application of the membrane, a thorough history of the patient is necessary as to how the wound was formed, any previous treatments and Chronic Illnesses along with eligibility.

 

Wound Care Requirements​

If you have not received any recent treatments for your wounds, Medicare requires 4 weeks of conservative treatment: cleaning & debridement for 1 day a week for 4 weeks then the Graft can be applied.​

 

This is a Medicare requirement

Call 850-250-4305​ to set up a wound care appointment

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