Wound Care Podiatrist Video
Most patients with Wound Care Video get treated the same way regardless of cause. Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki breaks down why that’s wrong — and what to ask your doctor instead.
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Most patients with Wound Care Video get treated the same way regardless of cause. Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki breaks down why that’s wrong — and what to ask your doctor instead.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 For complex foot wounds — diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, post-surgical complications — wound care from a podiatrist who specializes in the lower extremity often heals faster than primary care alone. … Read more
Quick answer: A foot or ankle wound that has not closed in four weeks needs specialist care — a diabetic foot ulcer left untreated can progress to amputation. Treatment means debriding the wound, taking pressure off it, controlling infection, and correcting the circulation or pressure problem that caused it in the first place. We do … Read more