The role of podiatry in wound healing is indispensable. Along with treating more complex foot problems including preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to sports, podiatrists should also recognize and treat any wound infections in patients. Key symptoms of an infected wound are – yellow or foul-smelling drainage from the wound, pain, swelling, or redness …
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Proper wound care is crucial to speed up the healing process and prevent any infection or complications. Impaired or delayed healing of the wound in chronic diseases as well as after surgical procedures poses serious threat to patients and puts them at the risk of infection, amputation and death. Along with providing wound treatment, podiatrists …
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Wound dressings serve several important purposes such as absorbing exudates, preventing infection, splinting the wound area and maintaining high humidity. Podiatrists see patients with a wide range of conditions ranging from diabetes to peripheral artery disease that can significantly increase the risk of wounds. Electronic wound care programs are ideal to streamline the wound-care prescription …
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If you have been in the podiatry field for any amount of time, then you know the importance of wound care products. Foot and lower-leg wounds require specialized wound care, particularly in patients who are at high risk for complications. Understanding the purpose of a dressing, the dressing categories, and what makes up a dressing …
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If you are one of the many podiatrists who have been reluctant to prescribe wound care because of the overwhelming paperwork involved, you are not alone. Up until recently, the process of prescribing wound care has been archaic and time-consuming. Finally, there is another way! Let’s take a look at how digital submission of your …
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