PREVENTION IS KEY TO AVOID WOUNDS

According to Greg Pound, DPM, "The best way to avoid wounds is prevention. Self-screening and visual inspection of your feet will go a long way. Small and/or painless wounds on the feet can very quickly become larger, more dangerous wounds and infection sites if not monitored and promptly attended to. It is much easier to treat and heal a small wound than to try to heal a larger wound that may involve pain, discomfort, infection, scarring, and limb loss."

 

Dr. Greg Pound

 

"Knowing what to look for is important. When you, a family member, or friend evaluate your feet, look for any open wound. Even a small one, particularly in the diabetic patient, should be addressed immediately. If there is yellow, foul-smelling drainage, swelling, pain, redness, or red streaking, your podiatrist should be consulted immediately," says Dr. Pound. 

 

Source: blogorama.com [3/8/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News