A wound that is not healing appropriately requires more than simply covering it with a bandage.
Successful wound care starts with determining why the wound developed and what may be preventing it from healing.
At Sole Solution AZ, Dr. Matine Mirsaidi evaluates foot and lower-extremity wounds and develops individualized treatment plans based on the wound and the patient’s overall health.
Wounds We Evaluate
Depending on the individual case, we may evaluate:
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Pressure-related wounds
- Neuropathic wounds
- Foot ulcers
- Lower-extremity wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- Postsurgical wounds involving the foot or ankle
- Chronic or slow-healing wounds
Comprehensive Wound Assessment
Wound care begins with evaluation of factors such as:
- Wound location
- Size and depth
- Tissue quality
- Drainage
- Pressure
- Signs of infection
- Neuropathy
- Circulatory status
- Diabetes control and other medical conditions
- Foot structure and biomechanics
Additional testing, imaging, vascular evaluation or coordination with another specialist may be recommended when appropriate.
Wound Treatment
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the wound. A treatment plan may include:
- Wound cleansing
- Debridement when medically appropriate
- Pressure reduction/offloading
- Appropriate wound dressings
- Moisture management
- Infection evaluation
- Advanced wound-care options when clinically appropriate
- Coordination with vascular, primary-care, home-health or other specialists
No single wound product is appropriate for every patient.
Mobile Wound Care
Traveling repeatedly to medical appointments can be difficult for patients with limited mobility or complex wounds.
Sole Solution AZ’s mobile practice model allows qualifying patients to receive certain podiatric wound-care services in their residence or care facility when appropriate.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Rapidly spreading redness, fever, significant swelling, foul drainage, discoloration or other signs of a serious infection may require urgent or emergency medical evaluation.
Ready to Get Back on Your Feet?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Matine Mirsaidi at Sole Solution AZ for personalized foot and ankle care in Scottsdale.
In-Office + Mobile Podiatry Available