Orthopedic Treatment for Infected Wounds

After surgery, wounds are vulnerable to infection. Orthopedic treatment focuses on managing the infection and supporting recovery.

Injuries from accidents or falls can become infected if not treated properly. Orthopedic care helps ensure wounds heal and remain free from infection.

People with diabetes are at greater risk for developing infected wounds, especially in the feet. Orthopedic treatment helps manage these infections and supports wound closure.

Bedsores or pressure-related wounds can easily become infected if not addressed. Orthopedic treatment focuses on relieving pressure, managing infection, and promoting healing.

These signs indicate infection, which requires prompt care to prevent it from spreading.

If a wound is becoming more painful or swollen over time, an infection may be present, and orthopedic evaluation is essential.

An infected wound often produces an unpleasant odor or discharge. This indicates that treatment is needed to manage the infection.

Infected wounds tend to heal slowly or not at all without proper care. Orthopedic treatment helps expedite the healing process.

Prompt treatment of infections helps prevent the condition from worsening or spreading to other areas.

By addressing the infection, orthopedic care can alleviate pain, making it easier to manage daily activities.

By managing the infection and supporting healthy tissue growth, orthopedic care encourages faster healing.

Orthopedic interventions, such as custom footwear or pressure relief strategies, help prevent new wounds from forming, especially in patients with mobility challenges.

We carefully examine your wound and identify the extent of the infection, using diagnostic tests if necessary to guide treatment.

Our specialists will clean the wound, removing any dead tissue or debris to reduce infection and promote healing.

Medications are used to treat the infection, and ongoing monitoring ensures that it doesn’t spread or worsen.

Depending on the location of the wound, we may recommend orthotic devices, custom footwear, or other solutions to relieve pressure and improve mobility while healing.

Regular appointments ensure that your wound is healing as expected and that any complications are addressed quickly.

We provide guidance on how to care for your wound at home, including tips for keeping it clean and monitoring for signs of infection.

If your mobility has been impacted by the infection or wound, physical therapy may be part of your recovery plan to help restore movement and strength.