A wound that isn't healing won't fix itself. Our board-certified podiatric physicians and surgeons treat diabetic ulcers, leg ulcers, pressure sores, and chronic wounds at three clinics — Homewood, South Chicago Heights, and Mokena.
Most cuts and scrapes heal on their own. But a wound on the foot or lower leg that hasn't improved in two weeks usually has an underlying reason — poor circulation, repetitive pressure, infection, or unmanaged diabetes — and it will not close until that root cause is treated. The longer a wound stays open, the higher the risk of infection, hospitalization, and in serious cases amputation.
With nearly three decades treating foot and ankle wounds in the South Chicago suburbs — from routine slow-healing sores to complex diabetic limb salvage — our team finds the reason your wound is stalled and builds a plan to close it: debridement, offloading, advanced dressings, infection management, and circulation workups when needed.
Pressure-point ulcers on diabetic feet, treated with offloading, debridement, and infection control to avoid serious complications.
Learn more →Circulation-related wounds on the lower legs and ankles — each type needs a different treatment approach.
Learn more →Wounds from prolonged sitting or lying, including heel and ankle pressure injuries in seniors and wheelchair users.
Learn more →Red, draining, or worsening wounds that need urgent debridement, culture, and antibiotic therapy.
Learn more →Incisions that have separated, stalled, or become infected after foot or ankle surgery.
Learn more →Any wound open longer than four weeks — stalled wounds usually have an underlying cause that must be found and corrected.
Learn more →We assess the wound's depth, signs of infection, and your circulation to find why it isn't healing.
Debridement of dead tissue, the right dressing for your wound type, and offloading to remove pressure — usually starting the same day.
Scheduled follow-ups track measurable progress, and we correct the root cause so the wound doesn't come back.
The earlier a stalled wound is treated, the faster and safer it heals. Book online or call (708) 799-7500 — Homewood, South Chicago Heights & Mokena.