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Professional wound care aims to prevent infection, gangrene (tissue death), and other potentially severe complications. At Feet First Institute of Beavercreek in Beavercreek, Ohio, experienced podiatrist Stephan Giambi, DPM, provides high-quality wound care to people of all ages. Whether you have diabetes or peripheral artery disease (PAD), wound care can speed healing and keep you on your feet. Call Feet First Institute of Beavercreek today to schedule a wound care appointment, or book your visit online.
What is wound care?
Wound care is a podiatry subspecialty for diagnosing and treating foot and toe ulcers (slow-healing wounds). Anyone can suffer open wounds, but folks with diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and other conditions that affect circulation to the feet are especially vulnerable.
Professional wound care combines patient education, routine checkups, and specialty services to reduce the risk of infection and amputation. Partnering with Dr. Giambi can provide peace of mind and protect your feet for years to come.
Who should consider professional wound care?
Anyone who has a chronic medical condition, like diabetes, heart disease, or poor circulation, can benefit from professional wound care.
Checkups with Dr. Giambi are essential, regardless of whether you have an open wound. Foot and toe ulcers develop slowly and present few symptoms early on. Routine visits to Feet First Institute of Beavercreek can alert you to potential problems and prevent them from worsening.
What happens during a wound care appointment?
Dr. Giambi reviews your medical records, asks about your symptoms, and completes a podiatry exam. He checks your ankles, feet, and toes for open wounds, swelling, and skin discoloration.
If you have an open wound, like a diabetic ulcer, Dr. Giambi assesses its size, appearance, and location. Then, he collects a biopsy (tissue sample) and sends it to a lab for analysis. A biopsy determines if the wound is infected and guides treatment.
What does professional wound care involve?
At Feet First Institute of Beavercreek, Dr. Giambi treats slow-healing foot and ankle wounds with a conservative and integrative approach. He could suggest:
- Topical wound care
- Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)
- Antiplatelet or anticoagulant (prevents clotting) medications
- Antibiotics
- Custom orthotics (prescription shoe inserts)
- Wound debridement (removal of dead and infected tissue)
- Compression garments
- Elevating the affected foot or ankle
Most people benefit from several of these treatments. Dr. Giambi monitors your symptoms at regular checkups, adjusting your care plan as needed.
You might benefit from reconstructive foot and ankle surgery if you have severe foot or ankle wounds. Reconstructive surgery uses skin grafts or special wound dressings to prevent further skin damage and promote healing.
Call Feet First Institute of Beavercreek today to schedule a professional wound care appointment, or book your visit online.