Diabetic Wound Care

Diabetic Wound Care

If you have diabetes, your feet are constantly at risk due to the way your body stores and uses glucose. Unfortunately, this increases the amounts of sores and wounds you may get on your feet.  It also decreases your ability to heal from these wounds. Diabetic wound care is essential because the disease can cause nerve damage, narrow arteries, infection, and a weakening of your immune system. It is also essential to help reduce your risk of a limb amputation.

Dr. Jeffrey Klein provides treatment for wound care in the following ways:

• Examines your feet to assess the problem.


• Provides antibiotics for any infections in the wounds.


• Cleans and dresses open wounds and sores.


• Provides surgical debridement of wounds, which removes infected tissue.

Here at S.E.T. FootCare, saving your foot is our top priority. We will do everything we can to save your limb, including cleaning the wound and taking care of the infection. Proper care helps you prevent the infection from spreading.  With a lower immune system and poor blood flow as a result of diabetes, it is vital you see us as soon as possible for proper diabetic wound care.

 

 

Vein and Vein Ulcers of the Ankle

Vein and Vein Ulcers of the Ankle

If you have a skin ulcer that is located just above your ankle, it may be a vein ulcer. These types of ulcers cause a swelling and thickening of the skin in this region. Diabetes is a common culprit of these ulcers because they occur from a narrowing of arteries in the leg and poor blood circulation, both of which are common in people with diabetes. Dr. Jeffrey Klein treats vein and vein ulcers of the ankle, whether they are caused by diabetes or other medical conditions.

Here at S.E.T. FootCare, we examine the area above your ankle and inform you whether or not it is a vein ulcer and how best to treat it. In our Waterford, MI office, we provide recommendations for at-home care methods, such as using compression stockings, walking daily, and elevating your legs, as well as medical treatments. Antibiotics may be recommended, as well as a prescribed painkiller for the pain. We urge you to stop smoking and take good care of your skin, as well as follow a healthy diet. Some treatments include a medication to improve your blood circulation, surgery to remove varicose veins and a skin graft for larger ulcers. Call us today (248) 681-6180 to schedule an appointment for your vein and vein ulcers of the ankle.

Bunion Surgery

Bunion Surgery

Bunions are a painful, but common foot condition.   This foot condition is caused by inflammation of the bursa that develops into a bump or bulge that pushes the toe out of alignment.  They are often found on the inner foot, near the big toe, or sometimes on the fifth toe.  As bunion growth progresses, patients may experience pain, redness, extreme sensitivity and difficulty walking or wearing shoes.

Fortunately, we offer expert care and treatment for bunions at our practice.  Through bunion surgery, we can completely remove any bunions and restore your quality of life.  This procedure is always performed in a convenient and comfortable environment.

To learn more about bunion surgery and the treatments available for your foot conditions, please call us at 248-681-6180 or visit our website to learn more.

Shockwave for Heel Pain

Shockwave for Heel Pain

Heel pain can be severely debilitating for suffering patients.  Many athletes and people with flat feet experience this pain as a result of a common foot condition known as plantar fasciitis.  At our practice, we offer a unique, conservative treatment known as shockwave therapy, or ESWT.  This revolutionary treatment has helped many of our patients find lasting relief from their heel pain.

Shockwave therapy uses high intensity sound waves to increase blood flow and promote your body’s natural healing process.  ESWT has had a very high success rate among our patients.  In the convenience of our office, patients have found lasting relief from even severe heel pain.  In general, patients experience no downtime from work.  It is an excellent treatment for those with plantar fasciitis and heal spur syndrome.  If you are experiencing heel pain, we encourage you to visit our practice and learn more about the benefits of shockwave therapy.

 

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

Eliminating toenail fungus can be a frustrating and difficult task to accomplish on your own.  While there are many treatment options available, one of the best ways to remove your infection is through laser treatment.  This alternative treatment is a quick and effective way to remove your infection for good.  At our practice, laser treatment only lasts about 15 minutes.  This means that you can return to your daily schedule and your health in no time.

We want to make treating your fungal infection simple and efficient.  If you are struggling with toenail fungus, we encourage you to learn more about laser treatment.  Contact our office by calling 248-681-6180 to find out if this effective treatment is the best choice for your fungal issue.

Plantar Warts

Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are small, noncancerous growths that occur on the surface of your skin.  They may be found on the sole, heel or ball of the foot.  This condition is caused by a virus known as HPV, and although it is generally harmless, it can spread from person to person.  Plantar warts can be transmitted when in public pools, gym showers, and other regularly wet surfaces. 

It is important to have any growths on your feet diagnosed.  This is especially true of diabetics and those with weakened immune systems.  If you think you have plantar warts, visit us at our practice.  We offer a variety of treatments, including laser treatment.  After a diagnosis, we can provide you with the treatment that is best suited to relieve your irritation, discomfort and pain.