Vascular Wound Care
Non-healing foot and leg wound evaluation for poor circulation in Forest Hills, Queens
About Vascular Wound Care
Non-healing wounds on the foot, ankle, or lower leg can be a warning sign of poor circulation, diabetes-related vascular disease, venous insufficiency, infection risk, pressure injury, or an overlapping foot and ankle problem. At M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group in Forest Hills, Queens, patients with slow-healing sores are evaluated through a coordinated vascular, podiatry, orthopedic, and interventional radiology lens. Dr. Amir Salem and the care team can assess whether a wound may be related to peripheral artery disease (PAD), vein disease, diabetic circulation problems, or another cause that requires urgent attention. Evaluation may include pulse checks, skin and wound assessment, duplex ultrasound, ankle-brachial index testing, medication and diabetes-risk review, and coordination with podiatry or wound specialists when needed. The goal is to protect mobility, reduce infection risk, identify circulation problems early, and connect Queens patients to the right treatment path before a small wound becomes a serious complication.
What to Expect
Your Visit, Step by Step
Your wound-care evaluation begins with a review of how long the wound has been present, whether it is improving, diabetes status, smoking history, vascular risk factors, pain, drainage, infection symptoms, prior wounds, footwear, and walking limits. The clinician may examine pulses, skin color, temperature, swelling, sensation, visible veins, and the wound location. If poor circulation is suspected, non-invasive vascular testing such as ABI or ultrasound may be recommended. Treatment may include wound protection, podiatry coordination, infection-risk management, compression or vein care when safe, PAD treatment planning, or minimally invasive circulation procedures when appropriate.
Who Is This For?
Adults with a foot, ankle, toe, or lower-leg sore that is slow to heal; patients with diabetes, PAD risk, cold feet, leg pain when walking, swelling, skin discoloration, venous ulcers, or a history of vascular disease who need non-healing wound evaluation in Forest Hills or Queens.
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PAD treatment in Queens
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Frequently Asked Questions
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