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.