Did you know poor circulation can prevent wounds from healing? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common condition that reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, making it difficult for wounds to heal and increases the risk of infection and other serious complications.
Are You at Risk?
PAD is more common in people with:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure or cholesterol
- A history of smoking
- Heart or vascular disease
Warning Signs
Talk to your provider if you experience:
- Leg pain or cramping when walking
- Cold feet or lower legs
- Numbness or weakness in the legs
- Changes in skin color or texture
- Slow-healing sores on the feet, ankles, or legs
Why It Matters
Healthy blood flow is essential for wound healing. When circulation is reduced, wounds may stay open longer, increasing the risk of infection and, in severe cases, limb loss. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference.
Expert Wound Care Close to Home
At Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center, our award-winning team specializes in treating chronic and non-healing wounds. We work closely with patients and their healthcare providers to identify underlying causes of delayed healing, including circulation problems such as PAD.
If you have a wound that isn’t healing or notice signs of poor circulation, don’t wait. Contact Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center at 585-798-8176 to learn more about treatment options and start your healing journey today.
Early intervention can help prevent complications and support better healing outcomes.
Submitted by: Lisa Albanese Klein, Program Director
Orleans Community Health Wound Care Center