Wound Care & Skin Grafts
- Non-healing wound lasting more than 2–4 weeks
- Wound that is growing larger despite treatment
- Signs of infection: redness, warmth, drainage
- History of diabetes or vascular disease
Advanced Wound Care
Chronic wounds, particularly diabetic foot ulcers, require a specialist's approach. Dr. Balkaran is a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), a credential that requires dedicated training beyond general podiatric education.
Our Wound Care Protocol
- Sharp debridement of necrotic and non-viable tissue
- Offloading with total contact casting or specialized footwear
- Infection management, topical and systemic
- Advanced wound dressings selected for wound type and stage
- Skin substitutes and grafts, biological scaffolding for wounds that need it
- Regenerative biologics and growth factor products