Extremities
Treatments
Treatment for an ulcerated foot that has damaged the bone must include a specific treatment for the bone as the ulcer may not properly heal without it.
Calcium sulfate is an osteoconductive bone graft substitute proven to regenerate damaged bone. The calcium sulfate beads are placed in the bone deficiency, allowing the bone to heal.
This treatment, along with a course of antibiotic treatment to deal with the infection, may present strong weapons in the battle against deep, diabetic foot wounds.
Once a problem has been identified, your doctor will take whatever steps are needed to treat it. In the case of diabetic foot ulcers, however, it is often the identification of the problem that is the stumbling block. Because of neuropathy, pain does not always play the warning role that it plays for people who do not have nerve damage.
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more about Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
Because of the absence of pain, it is crucial to take good care of your feet. Recommendations include:
· Wear good shoes.
· Inspect your feet daily for blisters, cuts, sores, and other problems. Use a mirror placed on the floor to see the bottom of the feet.
· Do not go barefoot.
· Avoid temperature extremes.
· Do not "self-treat" corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails; see a physician immediately.
· Have regular foot examinations.
· Always keep your feet warm. See your physician immediately if your foot is injured in any way. Find a surgeon in your area who uses Wright Medical products.
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