Foot Wounds & Ulcers

Foot wounds need timely, specialist treatment, particularly for diabetic and high-risk feet.

Wounds on the foot can range from a small abrasion to a deep diabetic ulcer. The challenge is that the foot bears weight on every step, so without proper offloading, even small wounds can refuse to heal. Brett brings hospital-level high-risk foot expertise to private patients at Southern Podiatry Clinic Nowra.

Common causes

• Diabetes-related neuropathy and reduced sensation
• Pressure points from poorly-fitting footwear
• Vascular insufficiency reducing healing capacity
• Trauma, friction blisters or burns
• Charcot foot or other deformity-driven ulceration

How we treat it

• Wound debridement and dressing selection
• Offloading via boot, cast, custom orthotic or footwear
• In-shoe pressure mapping to identify hot spots
• Liaison with GP, vascular and diabetes care teams
• Long-term prevention plan once healed

Related services: Foot Wound Care · Diabetic Foot Assessment · Pressure Measurement · Custom Footwear