Wound Care
There are many types of wounds that can cause serious problems, and many of them appear below the knee, and around foot and ankle areas. Patient with diabetes develop wounds that may take years to heal without proper treatment. Poor circulation may cause ulcers that require professional care and intervention. In many instances, a delay in treatment will lead to infection, hospitalization, and costly medical and surgical care.
Diabetic ulcer
At our office we use the newest and most advanced wound care products in order to achieve fast healing and prevent complications. Dr. Buttita dedicated years to special training in wound healing, and we closely follow new research in the field of wound care.
In our office we treat many types of lower extremity wounds, including the following:
- Traumatic cuts and lacerations, skin tears, abrasions.
- Non-healing wounds
- Diabetic infected and non-infected wounds
- Diabetic ulcers
- Arterial ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Spider bite/animal bite wounds
- Burns