What You Need To Know About Foot Wound Care

Choosing the Right Dressings for Foot Wound Care

Proper wound care is important, especially if you have a wound on your foot. The right wound care can make the difference in how fast and how well you heal. Your podiatrist can help. Dr. Asif Shah and Dr. Ehsan Khan a New Age Foot & Ankle Surgery offer comprehensive podiatry and foot surgery services, including wound care. They have two convenient locations in Richmond, and Farmville, VA, to help you and your feet.

What You Need To Know About Foot Wound Care

When you have a wound, you want it to heal quickly, without complications. Wound healing takes a period of time, because your immune system, circulation, and other body functions are involved. You must protect the wound while it heals, to avoid infection and other complications.

One of the most important aspects of wound care is which dressing to use. You want a dressing that will:

• Maintain a clean environment for healing
• Protect the wound while it heals
• Keep the wound from becoming infected
• Come off cleanly, leaving no residue behind
• Come off easily, without sticking to the wounds
• Absorb drainage as the wound heals

There are several types of wound dressings, each with their characteristics. Your podiatrist can help choose the wound dressing right for you. Wound dressing options include:

• Gauze, which is often used as a secondary dressing placed over the top of the primary dressing
• Tulle, which is often used for shallow wounds like scratches
• Hydrocolloid dressings, which are often used for wounds that drain or slough
• Water-soluble dressings, which can be used for draining wounds
• Alginate dressings, which are highly absorbent and can help stop bleeding
• Foam dressings, which can provide excellent protection for the wound

Want To Know More?

To find out more about how to choose the right dressing for wound care, call Dr. Asif Shah and Dr. Ehsan Khan a New Age Foot & Ankle Surgery. You can reach them in the Richmond, VA, office by calling (804) 934-9340, or in Farmville, VA, by calling (434) 391-3668, so call today.