Our Wound Care services target foot and ankle wounds that are taking longer than
30 days to heal.
The Wound Care program at Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center offers assistance
to patients who have foot and ankle wounds that have not healed in 30 days or more,
as well as wounds that are difficult to heal as a result of traumatic injury, diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions. Our specially trained staff assess your
condition and develop a treatment plan to promote healing and allow you to return
to your normal routine.
Our specialists take a comprehensive care approach. Once an evaluation
is complete, a customized treatment plan is developed based on your individual needs.
The plan is set in motion and your progress is carefully monitored for effectiveness.
We utilize a variety of approaches for treatment including:
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Specialized Dressings: Different types of dressings are used for different types of conditions. One dressing we use is medicated to promote healing and limit infection. Another outer wrap has a unique shape and compression feature to promote correct
healing.
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Debridement: This process involves removing unhealthy tissue in the wound. Once
unhealthy tissue is removed, healthy new tissue may grow.
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Infection control: With any type of open
wound, infection is a possibility. Close supervision of the wound healing
process may lead to quicker healing and less infection.
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Bio-synthetic grafts: Due to the nature of some wounds, a synthetic skin substitute
to promote growth of new skin may be used. Good nutrition, including vitamins, minerals
and proteins are often needed to help with the healing process.
The list below contains some of
the most common wounds we treat:
Dr. Kent Renaud is specially
trained to treat your wound care needs.