Well 2010 is almost gone, and what a year! As I write this on holidays (what else would I be doing????) there are floods in Queensland, and potential bush fires in South Australia, what a country Australia is!!!!! This has not been the best of years for me personally, a fortnight ago my beloved stepfather […]

Having a history of a previous foot ulcer is the greatest risk factor for getting another ulcer. About 70% of people who have a healed ulcer get another ulcer within 5 years. Since an ulcer precedes most amputations, prevention is very important. Primarily, you should closely follow the instructions of your podiatrist. He or she […]

If you are following the care plan and not walking on the ulcer but it is still not healing, your Podiatrist will certainly change the treatment plan. There are many new wound treatments that promote healing. Artificial skin products may be used to cover the hole while it heals. Extra oxygen to the wound, either […]

Have any foot ulcer examined by a health care professional IMMEDIATELY. Once you have received treatment, the wound should begin to heal in a week or two. Complete healing, however, may take quite some time. You must follow the treatment plan exactly as prescribed by your Podiatrist. Usually, the Podiatrist will trim or cut away […]