Because Your Health Matters
Because Your Health Matters
Injuries to the feet may be very difficult to heal if you are always on the go. With every step you take the pressure that is built on the feet can cause further damage to your injury and create painful and non-healing wounds. At Mend Wound Clinic we offer total contact casting in Arkansas, a treatment that can take the weight off your foot and provide protection to the wound from the environment, decreasing the risk of infection. We have an expert team of certified wound doctors who use total contact casting to help promote faster healing of foot wounds and injuries. If you’re suffering from a foot wound Book an Appointment today to get prompt and expert treatment at your convenience.
A total contact cast is a specialized cast used to treat foot ulcers and other wounds and sores of the foot. These sores can be challenging to heal due to the constant pressure exerted on the feet when you move. The cast is designed to evenly distribute weight across the sole of the foot, alleviating pressure on the wound. The cast used for this treatment is typically made of fiberglass or a plastic shell with a bar along the bottom to keep it light in weight. The shell is closely fitted around the leg and foot, ensuring it stays securely in place.
A total contact cast is a specialized cast used to treat foot ulcers and other wounds and sores of the foot. These sores can be challenging to heal due to the constant pressure exerted on the feet when you move. The cast is designed to evenly distribute weight across the sole of the foot, alleviating pressure on the wound. The cast used for this treatment is typically made of fiberglass or a plastic shell with a bar along the bottom to keep it light in weight. The shell is closely fitted around the leg and foot, ensuring it stays securely in place.
Total contact casting is an excellent treatment for those who suffer from foot ulcers related to diabetes, which can cause slow healing of the wounds. In such a condition, even minor sores and blisters can grow big causing bigger wounds. At Mend Wound Clinic we use total contact casting for the following conditions:
“I visited Mend Wound Clinic 3 months back with an infection on my shin. The diagnosis and treatment were absolutely on point. The team is very co-operative and friendly. Love your work!”
“The doctors at Mend Wound Clinic are very well-informed and friendly to talk to. They answered all the questions I had about the procedure and made me feel comfortable. They made sure that I was ready.”
“Went to Mend Wound Clinic for my wound dressing. The doctors and the staff are very friendly and well-trained. They know what they are doing.”
“Polite staff. Great doctors. They know their work. The doctor we had took his time to examine the wound and answered all our questions. I’ve never been more satisfied with a healthcare professional.”
“Took my husband to Mend Wound Clinic after he had a fall. The doctors were very polite and professional. They handled the treatment was perfect. He recovered quickly and without any complications.”
Total contact casting (TCC) is a specially designed cast designed to take weight off of the foot (off-loading) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Reducing pressure on the wound by taking weight off the foot has proven to be very effective in DFU treatment.
If you keep walking without the cast, the ulcer won’t heal. Wearing a total contact cast helps most ulcers to heal in 6 to 8 weeks. Your healthcare provider will probably change your cast 1 to 2 days after it is put on. After that, you’ll probably get a new cast every week until you are ready to wear shoes.
You will need to attend Mend Wound Clinic every 7 to14 days to have the cast changed. Do not try and remove the cast yourself. You can walk and put weight through your cast, unless you have specifically been told not to by your healthcare provider.
While a total contact cast is generally safe, a few risks can be:
• Increased pain in your leg.
• Struggling to breathe.
• A sharp pain in your chest which is worse when you breathe in.
• Swelling in your leg.
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To provide you with top quality care
If you’re concerned about the symptoms you’re experiencing, book your appointment with Mend Wound Clinic today and get your condition diagnosed and treated by expert doctors.
The best wound care specialists in Arkansas.
The best wound care specialists in Arkansas.
