Your visit
I have been referred to the Zivot Limb Preservation Centre – what do I need & what can I expect?
If you have been referred to the ZLPC you may be experiencing numbness in your leg or foot, redness, swelling, blisters, bleeding, and / or maybe pain due to a foot wound, which can be a sign of a diabetes related foot complication.
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First Visit
What you need to bring
What to expect
At your first ZLPC visit we will start by getting to know you. It is important for us to not only know your past medical history but to also get to know you. Our goal is always to get you back to doing what you love.
During your visit we will examine your wound and areas of concern. This may include diagnostic testing and / or consultation with our multi-disciplinary team. A diabetic wound can also be a sign of other health issues, so getting a timely pulse on your overall health and taking a holistic approach to treatment is key for successful healing.
With a diagnosis and a good sense of you and your lifestyle we will together create a treatment plan. This plan will often include:
- A wound care approach uniquely developed to protect and heal your wound
- It may also include instructions to avoid pressure and to keep your foot off the ground; we call this “off-loading”. Depending on your case, you may be required to use crutches, a knee scooter or wheelchair to off-load.
- Sometimes part of healing includes surgery. If this is the case for you we will also go through the recommended procedure and what your surgical experience will be like.
Following your appointment we will set a follow-up appointment. Usually the next appointment will be within one to two weeks of your last appointment.
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