Approximately four million Americans have lower extremity wounds that do not heal. They may have diabetes, poor circulation or other health conditions that increase their risk of developing non healing wounds. Chronic wounds on the lower extremities are the leading cause of amputation in America. There are approximately 85,000 leg amputations per year in the United States and over 95% are due to complications from a foot wound that does not heal. In addition, after a lower extremity amputation, only 50% will survive 5 years. With prompt care of lower extremity wounds and ulcerations, as many as 50% of lower extremity amputations can be prevented.
We provide comprehensive wound evaluation and treatments for chronic and acute wounds of the lower extremity. Dr. Tracy offers a multidisciplinary approach to wound care with the ultimate goal to heal the wound and prevent amputation.
Common wounds include: Diabetic Ulcerations, Venous Ulcers, Pressure ulcers and Bed sores, Arterial ulcers secondary to peripheral vascular dsisease.
Dr Tracy will evaluate the wound and formulate a treatment plan. Dr Tracy will evaluate the wound to determine surgical dedridements and reconstructive surgery as necessary. Total contact casting to completely offload the wound along with extra depth shoes and custom molded orthotics are also utilized when necessary.
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