If you or a loved one has a wound or ulcer that hasn’t started to heal on its own within a couple of weeks, you may have a chronic wound. Underlying conditions such as diabetes, circulation problems or previous cancer treatment involving radiation can cause or complicate these wounds. There are many other types of chronic wounds that can result from pressure ulcers, trauma or infection. They include:
Ischemic ulcers
Neuropathic ulcers
Necrotizing infections
Osteomyelitis
Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw
Pressure ulcers
Radiation cystitis
Radiation proctitis
Soft tissue radio necrosis
Traumatic wounds
Burns
Bone infections
Diabetic foot ulcers
Failing skin grafts or flaps
Gangrene
Venous stasis ulcers
Arterial ulcers
Post-operative infections
Radiation injuries
Post-surgical wounds
Autoimmune wounds
Crush injuries
Other non-healing woundshycx
No matter what the cause, chronic wounds can have serious health consequences and adversely affect your quality of life. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing you with the most advanced healing options. In addition to diagnostic testing and prevention education, available therapies include specialty dressings, compression therapy, biologic skin substitutes and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What to Expect on your first visit?
The course of treatment depends on the type of wound you have. During your first visit, our staff of physicians and nurses will evaluate your wound and review your medical history. You may also need special tests that give us information about the amount of blood flow to the wound. This will then help determine what course of treatment you will need, which may include:
Vascular testing
X-rays
Antibiotic therapy
Pressure relieving devices
Special dressing
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Lab work
Nutritional counseling
Education on wound prevention
No matter what the cause, chronic wounds can have serious health consequences and adversely affect your quality of life.
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