A Wound That Wouldn’t Heal

It all started with something simple. While walking barefoot on a hot concrete pool deck, this patient didn’t realize just how much damage the heat could do. By the next morning, painful blisters had formed, and soon after, large areas of skin on the sole of his foot were missing.

Like many people, he tried different home remedies — iodine and other treatments suggested by those around him. But despite his efforts, the wound refused to heal.

The Turning Point

When he came to our clinic, he was frustrated and concerned. That’s when Dr. Ejere gave him advice that changed everything:

“You’ve got to get off of it. Stop standing on it. Walk on your heel instead.”

It wasn’t about more creams or dressings — it was about removing pressure from the wound so the body could do what it does best: heal.

With the help of a special offloading boot, he was able to keep weight off the injured area. From that point forward, his healing took off “like gangbusters,” as he described it. The “before” pictures were tough to look at, but the progress came quickly once he embraced offloading.

Why Offloading Matters

Offloading is one of the most powerful tools in wound care. Pressure — whether from walking, standing, or simply wearing the wrong shoes — can prevent even the best treatments from working. By removing that pressure, wounds have the chance to repair and regenerate.

This patient’s journey is a clear example: healing didn’t begin until he got off the wound and allowed his body the relief it needed.

A Message of Hope

Healing a wound can feel overwhelming, especially when progress is slow. But as this story shows, sometimes the solution isn’t more complicated care — it’s the simple but critical step of listening to your body and protecting it from further harm.

With the right guidance, the right tools, and a commitment to offloading, wounds that once seemed impossible to heal can transform.

At Ejere Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, we’re here to walk that journey with you — one step, or sometimes one careful heel-step, at a time.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a non-healing wound or post-surgical complication, ask your physician whether Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy could help.

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