Visit Patient Summary - DFU
woundcare
A plain-language recap of your diabetic foot ulcer visit: what the exam showed, the wound care you received, and what happens next.
Today's visit focused on your chronic right foot ulcer. The wound bed showed bright red-pink granulation tissue — a sign your body is actively rebuilding — with some yellow tissue and mild surrounding redness being watched. You reported no pain, drainage, odor, or fever, which is reassuring.
What was done today
Your wound was cleansed with a hypochlorous acid solution to reduce bacteria, then covered with a silver hydrofiber foam dressing. A pH-balanced moisturizer was applied to protect the surrounding skin, and a removable cast walker was recommended to offload pressure — one of the most important factors in healing a diabetic foot ulcer. An X-ray and vascular testing (ankle-brachial index) were ordered to check the bone and circulation.
Care at home between visits
- Cleanse the ulcer with the hypochlorous acid solution at every dressing change.
- Replace the silver dressing every 48 hours.
- Wear the cast walker as directed, every time you're on your feet.
- Inspect your foot every single day for new changes.
Call your care team promptly if you notice increased redness, swelling, drainage, foul odor, new pain, or fever. Do not wait — early action prevents complications like osteomyelitis (a bone infection).
What happens next
A follow-up appointment is set for 7 days to reassess healing, with vascular testing within the week. If the X-ray isn't fully clear, an MRI may be added. Referrals are being arranged to vascular surgery, endocrinology, nutrition, and podiatry so a full team supports both your wound and your overall diabetes care. For more on prevention between visits, see Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention FAQ and Why a Callus Is a Warning.