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- MINOR FOOT ULCER

Foot ulcers

 

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What is it?

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  • A foot ulcer is a breakdown of the epidermal (outer) layers of skin.

 

Why does this happen?

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  • Whether through severe corns becoming ulcerated due to compressional and shearing stresses; diabetes; varicose ulcers; venous ulcers or other underlying factors.

    • The epidermal tissues (outer layers of skin) degrade, becoming infected, inflamed and seeping fluid.

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  • At 'Simply Podiatry Limited' minor ulcerations can be assessed and treated.  If the area is deemed as 'high risk' then a letter of recommendation will be written to see their GP.  The GP can then make an appropriate referral to a specialised 'High Risk Diabetic Foot Clinic'.

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  • Minor ulcerations require debridement of the necrotic tissue to encourage healthy skin growth. The podiatrist will also address deflective padding, offloading and the most appropriate footwear required.

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Stages of progression for an ulcer to heal:

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  • 1) Active

    • (Wound size increases)

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  • 2) Proliferative

    • (Wound decreases)

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  • 3) Maturation scar forms

    • (Wound closes)

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- Please note - when booking this is classed under 'General Treatment'

-FOOTWEAR ADVICE

Footwear Advice

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  • We all like the way our shoes look and feel, so I believe with regular podiatric care everything worn in moderation shouldn't hold us back.

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  • Footwear advice will be based on the principle characteristics of what makes a good shoe.

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  • When giving advise on appropriate footwear several factors will be taken  into consideration (the patients’ health; the shape of their feet, their lifestyle, work activities).

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- Please note - when booking this is classed under 'General Treatment'

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