“Save a Limb, Save a Life”
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We are proud to provide expert wound care to patients across Southwest Florida, serving Marco Island,
Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Sarasota.
🏥 Specializing in advanced treatments for non-healing and complex wounds to promote faster recovery and better outcomes.
Part of Family Foot and Leg Center, PA
Expert Wound Care at the Advanced Wound Healing Institute
At the Advanced Wound Healing Institute, we are committed to helping patients heal chronic and complex wounds with cutting-edge treatments and personalized care. Our specialists provide advanced solutions for non-healing wounds, including those resistant to conventional treatments.
Diabetic Wounds & Limb Salvage: Why Immediate Care Matters
- Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations in the U.S.
- 85% of lower limb amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer.
- Up to 55% of patients who undergo a lower extremity amputation will require an amputation on the second leg within 2-3 years.
- The five-year mortality rate after a first-time foot ulcer is approximately 40%, increasing to 52-80% after a major amputation.
Prevention and early intervention are critical. If you or a loved one is dealing with a slow-healing wound, diabetic foot ulcer, or infection, immediate specialized care can significantly improve healing outcomes and reduce the risk of amputation.
📞 Contact us today at (239) 430-3668 to schedule a consultation and explore advanced wound care solutions designed to promote faster recovery and limb preservation.
10% of people with diabetes have a foot ulcer.
The lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer for patients with diabetes is 25%.
Between 10-15% of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) do not heal. Of thesefoot ulcers that do not heal, 25% will require amputation.
Diabetic foot ulcers are preventable. There are certain conditions that increase the chance an ulcer will develop as well as if it can be healed.
Diabetic neuropathy alone causes between 45-60% of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
PAD and neuropathy are involved in about 45% of DFUs
Delaying consultation for a diabetic foot ulcer for longer than 6 weeks can increase the likelihood that the ulcer will lead to an amputation.
Why Aggressive Post-Operative Care for Mohs Surgery Sites Is Essential
When it comes to Mohs surgery sites on the leg, ankle, and foot, aggressive post-operative wound management is critical for optimal healing and minimizing complications. These areas of the body are particularly vulnerable to poor circulation, high pressure, and slower tissue regeneration, making them more prone to infection, delayed healing, and chronic wound development.
At Family Foot & Leg Center, PA, we understand the unique challenges of healing surgical wounds on the lower extremities. Our team of expert podiatrists follows an advanced wound care protocol designed to:
✔ Enhance blood flow and tissue regeneration for faster healing
✔ Prevent infections through meticulous wound care and antimicrobial therapies
✔ Reduce pressure and stress on the wound to prevent dehiscence (wound reopening)
✔ Minimize scarring and optimize skin integrity for a smoother recovery
Without specialized care, Mohs surgery sites on the foot, ankle, or leg can become non-healing wounds that significantly impact a patient’s mobility and quality of life. Our team utilizes the most innovative treatments, including advanced dressings, bioengineered skin grafts, and regenerative medicine, to ensure the best possible outcomes for post-Mohs surgery healing.
Why Choose a DPM for Lower Extremity Wound Care?
When it comes to wound care of the lower extremities, podiatric physicians (DPMs) are the leading specialists, uniquely trained to manage and treat complex foot, ankle, and leg wounds. Unlike general practitioners or dermatologists, DPMs have advanced expertise in:
✔ Vascular health and circulation – ensuring proper blood flow for healing
✔ Biomechanics and pressure management – reducing stress on wounds
✔ Diabetic foot care and limb salvage – preventing amputations and complications
✔ Advanced surgical and non-surgical wound care – utilizing cutting-edge techniques
At Family Foot & Leg Center, PA, our team of highly skilled podiatric surgeons takes a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and primary care physicians to deliver comprehensive, patient-focused treatment.
Why DPMs Are the Best Choice for Lower Extremity Wound Healing
1️⃣ Extensive Training in Wound Care & Limb Preservation
DPMs undergo rigorous medical and surgical training, specializing in complex foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, venous stasis ulcers, and traumatic injuries. Their knowledge of soft tissue healing, pressure redistribution, and vascular function makes them the most qualified specialists for lower extremity wound management.
2️⃣ Expertise in Diabetic Wound Care & Amputation Prevention
Diabetes is a leading cause of foot ulcers, infections, and amputations. Without proper care, small wounds can quickly escalate into life-threatening complications. Our DPMs specialize in diabetic limb salvage, using advanced wound healing techniques to prevent amputations and improve long-term outcomes.
3️⃣ Advanced Surgical & Regenerative Treatments
From debridement and skin grafting to bioengineered tissue and stem cell therapy, our DPMs use the latest innovations in wound care. We offer muscle and skin flap procedures, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to enhance healing and reduce infection risks.
4️⃣ A Multidisciplinary Approach for the Best Outcomes
Healing a chronic or post-surgical wound requires a team effort. Our podiatrists work closely with vascular specialists, infectious disease experts, and primary care providers to ensure the most effective, customized treatment plans for each patient.
5️⃣ Long-Term Preventative Care & Follow-Up
Effective wound care doesn’t end with healing—it requires ongoing monitoring and prevention. Our specialists provide custom orthotics, pressure-relieving footwear, and patient education to help prevent future ulcers and wounds, especially for diabetic and high-risk patients.
At Family Foot & Leg Center, PA, we take pride in being the trusted experts in lower extremity wound care. With **9 convenient locations across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties, we make world-class wound treatment accessible and convenient.
Now Offering Ortho-Plastic Surgical Procedures for Advanced Wound Care
At Family Foot & Leg Center, PA, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art ortho-plastic surgical procedures, including muscle and skin flap techniques, for patients suffering from complex, non-healing wounds. These advanced reconstructive methods play a critical role in limb preservation, enhanced recovery, and optimal wound healing.
Why Muscle and Skin Flap Procedures Are Essential for Advanced Wound Care
✔ Enhanced Tissue Coverage – Provides protective soft tissue coverage over exposed bones, tendons, or surgical sites, reducing the risk of infection and delayed healing.
✔ Improved Blood Flow – Flap procedures redirect healthy, vascularized tissue to areas with poor circulation, ensuring faster and more effective healing.
✔ Limb Salvage & Amputation Prevention – These techniques are essential for diabetic foot ulcers, severe trauma wounds, and post-Mohs surgery defects, helping patients avoid unnecessary amputations.
✔ Faster Recovery & Better Long-Term Outcomes – By optimizing wound closure and reducing complications, muscle and skin flaps accelerate the healing process and enhance long-term mobility and quality of life.
📞 (239) 430-3668 (FOOT) If you or a loved one is struggling with a chronic or post-surgical wound, don’t wait—early intervention is key! Contact Family Foot & Leg Center, PA today to explore your advanced wound care options!
Advanced Wound Reconstruction & Limb Preservation
Orthoplastics, a cutting-edge approach to complex wound reconstruction that combines orthopedic and plastic surgical techniques to restore both function and aesthetics. As a leader in advanced foot and ankle care, Dr. Kevin Lam utilizes microsurgical techniques, tissue grafts, and flap procedures to treat severe wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, traumatic injuries, surgical dehiscence, and chronic non-healing wounds.
With extensive experience in limb salvage procedures, Dr. Lam and his team focus on preserving mobility and preventing amputations by utilizing innovative treatments such as vascularized tissue transfer, bone stabilization, skin grafting, and advanced wound care technologies. By addressing both soft tissue and bony structures, orthoplastics at Advanced Wound Healing Institute ensures optimal healing and long-term recovery for patients facing complex lower extremity wounds.
Dr. Kevin Lam’s commitment to excellence in wound reconstruction and limb preservation has made him a recognized leader in complex foot and ankle care. With his expertise in orthoplastics, he has helped countless patients regain function, avoid amputation, and achieve optimal healing through advanced surgical techniques. His dedication to innovation and patient-centered care ensures that those with severe wounds and lower extremity conditions receive the highest level of treatment and the best possible outcomes. If you or a loved one is dealing with a complex wound, trust the expertise of Dr. Kevin Lam to provide state-of-the-art solutions for healing, function, and quality of life.
Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center now has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties.
Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, Foot / Ankle Arthritis Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot / Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, and Diabetic Wound Care. In office X-rays, ultrasounds, and minor surgical suite exam rooms. Practice powered by EMR and advanced technologies.
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Advanced Wound Healing Institute at FFLC promises same business day or within 24 hours for appointments.
Skip the high-priced and long waits at emergency rooms when you can get specialist care, ASAP.
Everyone in this office is a trained professional and works as a team member, taking pride in their work.
- Emergency Patients Welcomed
- Urgent Care for Foot & Ankle Trauma
- Same Day Appointments Available
Skin tears or lacerations are acute wounds. Foot and leg lacerations have a high probability of becoming complex chronic wounds, if not properly managed and treated immediately.
Some people that have developed foot lacerations have a higher risk of developing secondary foot and leg wound infections such as extremes of age, with preexisting chronic condition, diabetes, etc.
Skin tears on the foot and leg are also common following an injury.
Skin tears on the lower leg due to dishwasher accidents are quite common. You open the dishwasher door, turn around to get something else, and then walk right into it. Lacerations or cuts on the lower leg are more common than you think.
When to seek medical advice
If you have a foot laceration or a leg laceration, watch out for these signs and call or see a wound healing professional right away
- if there is an active bleeding and it is not controlled by direct pressure
- if the wound is very painful, increasing in redness or swelling
- if you notice fluid leaking from leg wound or pus or bad odor coming from the leg or foot wound
- signs of infection, wound redness, swelling
- if you develop a fever 100.4°F (38.ºC) or higher
- weakness or numbness in the affected foot or leg
- if the foot or leg wound changes in color
- in case of sutured wounds, see your doctor immediately if the stitches come apart of fall out
- if the wound edges reopen
If left untreated, skin tears of the foot and leg can lead to complications such as pain, delayed wound healing, infection, cellulitis or generalized sepsis.
Injuries to the foot and leg are common. They most likely occur
- when doing projects or work around the home
- when engaging in sports or recreational activities
- when doing work-related tasks
- in high speed sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, biking, and skating
Aside from accidents, wounds including scrapes, cuts, scratches, and punctured skin may also happen following surgery.
Minor wounds can be managed by cleaning and disinfecting them properly. Most of these minor lower leg injuries heal on their own, and you should be seeing improvement and healing. However, more serious foot wounds and infections may need to be seen by a physician. If you have a foot or leg wound that is deep, continuously bleeding, or does not heal, see a wound care professional.
The most common causes of cuts and puncture wounds are external injuries that break or tear the skin. These causes include:
- falls
- vehicular accidents
- broken glass
- stabbings
- knife cuts, razor cuts
The most common causes for puncture wounds include:
- stepping on a sharp object
- bites
- falling onto something sharp
Puncture wounds may not bleed heavily but they’re still prone to infection, particularly a rusty object or a bite caused the wound. In these cases, see your doctor immediately.
LOWER EXTREMITY WOUNDS
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Wound Healing Institute
Don't be another statistic, get the proper aggressive care to heal your lower extremity wounds.
For more information about Naples Advanced Wound Healing Institute or to make an appointment, please call (239) 430-3668 . Fax your records to: (239) 692 9436.
ADVANCED WOUND HEALING TECHNIQUES
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Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Our expert team at the Advanced Wound Healing Institute utilizes the latest advanced wound care techniques to accelerate healing, reduce recovery time, and improve patient outcomes. By combining cutting-edge treatments with a personalized approach, we help patients with chronic and non-healing wounds achieve faster, more effective recovery.
Contact us today to learn how our specialized wound care solutions can help you heal better and faster.
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Advanced Wound Healing Institute is located within the practices of the Family Foot and Leg Center, PA now with 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties.
