Wound Care

Foot and ankle specialist Dr. Aksone Nouvong joins Access Health to help us understand how having both diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) increases the potential for foot complications. People living with diabetes often have neuropathy, where you can't feel foot problems when they occur. When neuropathy occurs in people with PAD, ulcers can develop over foot deformities and may never heal.

According to the National Health Council, 45 percent of people in the United States have at least one chronic disease, which accounts for seven out of every 10 deaths. Thanks to advancements in the medical field, many of these diseases are being addressed with new technologies. Tune in to find out more.

Healing from serious wounds can be a lengthy and painful process. There is now an FDA-approved, platelet-derived product that can help jump-start the healing process by harnessing your body’s natural healing properties. Learn about this advanced wound care technology, which can have a significant impact on quality of life and is effective for all stages of wound care for non-healing wounds.