Pressure Ulcer & Heel Ulcer Treatment — Hernando & Southaven, MS
Heel and foot pressure ulcers are common in bed-bound, post-hospital, and nursing home patients. We provide offloading, debridement, and wound healing care.
Heel pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers) develop when continuous pressure cuts off blood flow to the skin and underlying tissue. They are common after hospitalization, surgery, prolonged bed rest, or in nursing home patients.
Treatment requires consistent offloading (heel protectors, specialty boots), debridement, advanced dressings, nutritional support, and infection control when needed.
- Heel offloading boots & cushioning
- Sharp debridement when indicated
- Advanced wound dressings
- Pressure redistribution & repositioning education
- Infection management
- Surgical care for deep wounds
- Coordination with home health & nursing facilities
- Persistent red, purple, or dark area on the heel
- Blister or open sore over a pressure point
- Pain, warmth, or hardness over the heel
- Black or dead tissue on the heel
- Wound that develops after hospitalization or bed rest
- Heel turns black or dark purple
- Fever or signs of spreading infection
- Sudden increase in pain
- Wound exposes bone
Frequently asked questions
Can a black heel from a pressure ulcer be saved?
Sometimes. A stable dry black heel (eschar) is often left intact and protected while we evaluate circulation. If the heel becomes wet, drains, or shows signs of infection, urgent debridement is needed.
Do you coordinate with home health for heel ulcer care?
Yes. We routinely work with home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and family caregivers to coordinate dressing changes and offloading between visits.
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Foot Health Centers
Hernando, MS 38632
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Southaven, MS 38671
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Same-week appointments usually available for new or non-healing wounds.
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