Common treatment approaches can include:

• Measurement and documentation of the wound characteristics
• Cleaning of the wound
• Debridement (removal) of any dead tissue
• Selection and application of wound dressing
• Application of compression if necessary
• Education of the patient, caregivers and/or family members regarding wound care and dressing changes
• Application of Total Contact Cast
• Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and performing Ankle Brachial Index Assessments