Non-healing wounds on the foot and ankle are a medical urgency — not something to watch and wait. Michigan Avenue Podiatry provides advanced wound care services for diabetic ulcers, venous wounds, and post-surgical wounds, using evidence-based protocols that promote healing and prevent amputation.
Wounds on the foot and ankle face unique healing challenges. Poor circulation — common in diabetics, smokers, and older adults — limits the delivery of oxygen and nutrients that healing requires. Neuropathy means wounds often go unnoticed until they’re infected. The mechanical loading of walking puts constant stress on wound edges, preventing closure.
Standard wound care from a general provider is often insufficient for chronic foot wounds. Podiatric wound care specialists understand the biomechanics, vascular factors, and infection risks specific to the lower extremity — and have the tools to manage them effectively.
Removal of non-viable tissue is the cornerstone of wound healing. We perform sharp surgical debridement in-office, creating a clean wound bed that responds to healing treatments.
We use advanced wound dressings — hydrocolloids, foams, alginates, silver-containing antimicrobials, and biofilm-disrupting agents — matched to each wound’s specific characteristics.
Mechanical offloading removes the continuous pressure that prevents diabetic plantar ulcers from closing. Total contact casting and specialized diabetic footwear are key tools in our protocol.
Infected foot wounds in diabetics can progress to osteomyelitis (bone infection) rapidly. We culture wounds, prescribe targeted antibiotics, and coordinate with infectious disease specialists when needed.
Expert podiatric care close to home — Downtown Chicago, Elmhurst, Flossmoor, and Tinley Park.
30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
277 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
19801 Governors Hwy #150, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
6703 W 159th St Suite 107, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Every day a diabetic foot wound goes untreated increases the risk of infection, hospitalization, and amputation. Our wound care specialists are ready to evaluate your wound today and start a healing protocol immediately.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Usman, D.P.M. — Podiatric Physician & Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Featured in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bustle, and Medscape.