Lower Extremity Wounds
Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC
Diego Hernandez, MD
Vascular Surgeon located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Everyone gets cuts and scrapes, but when lower extremity wounds take more than six weeks to heal, you may need to see a wound specialist. Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has been helping patients in the metropolitan Detroit area get the relief they deserve. Book your appointment online or call today.
We are at 43700 Woodward Ave #207 Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302. Book online or you may call at (248) 481-2100 to schedule a consultation with a board-certified vascular surgeon in Metro Detroit.
Lower Extremity Wound Care
Why would I need wound care?
Many people suffer from leg or ankle wounds that, for a variety of reasons, take more than six weeks to heal. The most common type of stubborn wound, called venous skin ulcers, can last months or even years in most severe cases. The cause of the inability to heal in a reasonable amount of time is often complex, stemming from a perfect storm of medical issues.
Typically, a patient has a cut or break in the skin near or on the ankle. The patient may be suffering from poor blood circulation or weak or failing blood valves in the veins of the legs, which prevent them from moving blood back to the heart.
Instead, the blood flows backwards and pools, not only creating increased pressure in the affected leg but also making it difficult for the open wound to heal properly.
Not only are these venous skin ulcers uncomfortable, but also they are potentially dangerous. If left untreated, they can turn into a bacterial infection.
Can anyone get venous skin ulcers?
Although anyone can suffer from lower extremity wounds that won’t heal, several risk factors may predispose patients to skin venous ulcers, including:
- Suffering from blocked arteries
- Having diabetes
- Being overweight or obese
- Having deep vein thrombosis blood clots
- Previously broken bone or leg injury
- Suffering from varicose veins
These conditions on their own won’t necessarily lead to venous skin ulcers. However, each condition contributes to the overall risk, increasing your likelihood of high blood pressure, as well as circulation and ulcer issues, all of which contribute to potential challenges with wound healing.
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Lower Extremity Wounds
How are leg wounds treated?
Since healing stubborn lower extremity wounds is often complex, it’s important to find a reputable wound specialist. At Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Diego Hernandez, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon and wound specialist. Dr. Hernandez creates customized treatment plans derived from thorough diagnostic procedures.
The root causes of lower extremity wounds can be both arterial and venous conditions. A comprehensive evaluation using advanced ultrasound and imaging technology allows your doctor to see inside your arteries and veins so that they can develop the proper treatment plan to heal your wound.
Wound dressings that manage drainage and promote healing and skin substitutes are also great tools for helping to manage and heal complex wounds.
If you are suffering from a wound that just won’t heal, contact Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for a consultation. Book online or call today.
Before & After Wound Treatment
If you’re grappling with a persistent wound that just won’t heal, don’t wait any longer. Contact Bloomfield Vein & Vascular to schedule a consultation. Through our comprehensive approach and personalized care, we’re committed to helping you regain your health and well-being.
Book your appointment online or give us a call today to take the first step towards healing.
