Wound Care in New Jersey

If you are concerned about a wound that may not be healing, seek out a wound care specialist as early as possible to maximize the chance of complete healing. Some things to look out for include:

• Wounds that have not made progress in one week (commonly experienced by people with diabetes)
• Sores accompanied by increasing pain, redness, swelling, foul odor, or change in color
• Surgical wounds that have become infected

During your first office visit, we will ask you a few questions about your wound and your health in general. Our care team will thoroughly evaluate your wound and review your health and medical history.

Our care team may also conduct tests to learn more about your blood flow and tissue oxygenation, as well as to determine if there are any infections present.

Together with your primary care physician, our team will develop a treatment program based on your unique medical needs.

When you have diabetes, it is more important than ever to examine your feet and treat foot injuries and wounds right away. A minor wound can quickly turn into a serious issue if not properly identified and cared for quickly.

You can help prevent foot lesions by:

• Avoiding going anywhere barefoot
• Checking your feet daily, even between your toes
• Washing your feet thoroughly every day
• Using a moisturizer when your feet become dry
• Not wearing socks, stockings or anything restricting that may prevent proper circulation
• Keeping your nails trimmed and your feet clean
• Only using corn or callus removers that your physician has approved or provided
• Walking around to keep your feel circulated
• Buying shoes with support that will protect your toes
• Avoiding any extremely hot or cold extremes.

Once your wound is successfully healed, it’s important that you prevent it from re-opening and for new wounds to develop by:

• Avoiding friction from skin or rough surfaces, like the bed or couch
• Standing and walking often
• Repositioning your body every 15 minutes
• Checking your skin daily
• Washing your skin with warm water and mild soap
• Keeping your skin moist with moisturizers
• Avoiding cold temperatures
• If you wear disposable briefs, change every two hours, or immediately after they are soiled