MD Podiatrist Discusses Chronic Wound Care

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Wound Care has entered the space age and now requires more than simply applying a dressing. From ultra-sonically charged mist to the application of fish skin, from specialized lasers to the use of lab-grown skin, healing of these potentially deadly conditions has improved incredibly. Approximately 75% of all chronic wounds are venous ulcers, nearly always occurring below the knee. Another sizable category of non-healing skin ulcers occur to people with diabetes. These are typically found on the bottom or sides of the foot.” 
 
 
“Wounds that won’t heal because of inadequate arterial blood flow are called ischemic ulcers and are primarily found on the toes, foot, or lower leg. Closing these unhealing skin lesions means a drastically reduced risk of infection. And that means limbs are saved. If you have a skin injury that isn’t healing, or a family member with one, don’t minimize the potential consequences. Get specialized care and get it healed,” says Dr. Michaels.