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Diabetic Wound Care services offered in Aledo, TX
About one-third of people with diabetes develop a painful foot ulcer at some point. If you have an ulcer that’s slow to heal, you may benefit from the hyperbaric oxygen therapy services available at Clover Oxygen Hyperbarics and Wound Center. Customized care plans are available for adults and adolescents aged 12 and up. Leon Tio, DO, and Angela Moccia, PA, work closely with you to ensure open sores heal fully so you can prevent infection and other serious complications. Call the Aledo, Texas, office today to schedule a diabetic wound care appointment or book a consultation online.
Why is diabetic wound care important?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that, if not properly managed, can lead to permanent nerve damage and slow or non-healing sores (ulcers) on your legs and feet.
Diabetic ulcers can be difficult to heal without medical intervention. Delayed treatment of the ulcers may result in infections that spread throughout nearby soft tissues and bone.
Clover Oxygen Hyperbarics and Wound Center specializes in diabetic wound care for adults and adolescents aged 12 and up.
The experienced medical team uses advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support new tissue growth and prevent additional ulcer-related complications.
At what point should I schedule a diabetic wound care consultation?
Schedule a diabetic wound care consultation at Clover Oxygen Hyperbaric and Wound Center if you or your child have diabetes and experience open wounds that aren’t healing well.
You should also book an evaluation if you experience diabetic ulcer-related symptoms like:
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Foul-smelling discharge
Untreated ulcers can ultimately lead to tissue death. If your skin is black or otherwise discolored, seek medical attention immediately.
The team can determine if you’re a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy to promote wound healing, prevent tissue loss, and reduce your risk for limb loss by amputation surgery.
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy support diabetic wound care?
The hyperbaric oxygen therapy services available at Clover Oxygen Hyperbarics and Wound Center provide your body with 100% oxygen to increase the efficiency of healing diabetic ulcers.
During treatment, you lie in a tube-like chamber. The team increases the air pressure inside the chamber to achieve levels 2-3 times higher than the air you normally breathe. The additional oxygen helps your body repair tissues damaged by diabetic ulcers and stimulates the growth of new, healthy tissue.
You may need multiple hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions, depending on the severity of your wound. The team continues to monitor your wound-healing progress and can recommend other care strategies to prevent new ulcers from forming.
Call Clover Oxygen Hyperbarics and Wound Center today to schedule a diabetic wound care appointment for yourself or your child. You can also book an appointment online.