Seemingly minor wounds, such as small cuts or scrapes, can cause major problems if infected. The risk of infection increases when wounds take a long time to heal, as is the case with diabetic wounds. Proper wound care helps aid in the healing process and can prevent infection. The experienced wound care specialists at Advanced Foot & Wound Care in Fuquay Varina, NC , treat wound infections in feet, legs, and diabetic wounds.

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Chronic and Slow Healing Wounds

Chronic and slow-healing wounds, such as ulcers, can infect if not properly treated. Some signs a wound has developed an infection include swelling, warmth, redness, and discharge from the wound.

Several factors can contribute to wounds healing more slowly than they should or chronically reopening after healing. Some reasons for chronic and slow-healing wounds include:

  • Poor blood circulation
  • A weakened immune system
  • Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes
  • Pressure from walking or standing
  • Vascular issues
  • Nerve damage

Treatment for Wounds

Several highly effective methods are available for treating wounds and preventing wound infection. At our office in Fuquay Varina, NC , our wound care specialists will assess your wound and develop a treatment plan to help it heal properly. If the wound is infected, steps will be taken to treat the infection.

Methods used to treat various types of foot, leg, and diabetic wounds include:

  • Prescription antibiotics to clear up an infection, if present
  • Stretches and exercises to improve circulation and speed up wound healing time
  • Treatment of other underlying conditions that could be affecting healing time
  • Special dressings to keep the injured area moist and aid in healing
  • Biologics, skin grafts, and other advanced treatments to promote new tissue regeneration
  • Removing excess fluids and improving blood flow using negative pressure wound therapy
  • Removal of dead tissue using a method known as debridement

We treat all types of foot, leg, and diabetic wounds and help patients take steps to prevent infection.

Schedule an appointment with one of our skilled providers to treat or prevent wound infection by calling Advanced Foot & Wound Care in Fuquay Varina, NC , at (919) 557-5148.