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We utilize the most advanced FDA-approved wound care products and services that are capable of supporting patients from early in the wound healing process all the way through wound closure, regardless of wound type.
Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients who have diabetes mellitus which is not well controlled. It is usually the result of poor glycemic control, underlying neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, or poor foot care. It is also one of the common causes of osteomyelitis in the foot and amputation of lower extremities.
Decubitus ulcers, also termed bedsores or pressure ulcers, are skin and soft tissue injuries that form as a result of constant or prolonged pressure exerted on the skin. These ulcers occur at bony areas of the body such as the ischium, greater trochanter, sacrum, heel, malleolus (lateral than medial), and occiput. These lesions mostly occur in people with conditions that decrease their mobility making postural change difficult.
Venous ulcers typically occur because of damage to the valves inside the leg veins. These valves control the blood pressure inside the veins. They allow it to drop when you walk. If the blood pressure inside your leg veins doesn’t fall as you’re walking, the condition is called sustained venous hypertension. That increase in blood pressure causes ulcers to form on your ankles.
Arterial ulcers, also referred to as ischemic ulcers, are caused by poor perfusion (delivery of nutrient-rich blood) to the lower extremities. The overlying skin and tissues are then deprived of oxygen, killing these tissues and causing the area to form an open wound. In addition, the lack of blood supply can result in minor scrapes or cuts failing to heal and eventually developing into ulcers.
A partial thickness burn (also known as a second degree burn) is a burn that affects the top two layers of skin, called the epidermis and hypodermis. Partial thickness burns can continue to change over time and can evolve to a full thickness burn (or third degree burn), even after initial treatment. Partial thickness burns are serious and have a high risk of developing infection or other complications.
Proper care before, during, and after surgery is essential to preventing infection and to promoting wound healing. Depending on the type of surgery, a health care professional will provide explicit orders on how to care for the surgical wound. Keeping the wound clean, properly maintaining the dressing and providing adequate nutrition and hydration will promote wound healing and help prevent infection.
Dehiscence is a partial or total separation of previously approximated wound edges, due to a failure of proper wound healing. This scenario typically occurs 5 to 8 days following surgery when healing is still in the early stages. The causes of dehiscence are similar to the causes of poor wound healing and include ischemia, infection, increased abdominal pressure, diabetes, malnutrition, smoking, and obesity.
Infected wounds are wounds in which bacteria or other microorganisms have colonized, causing either a delay in wound healing or deterioration of the wound. Most wounds are typically contaminated by bacteria. However, infected wounds result when the body’s immune defenses are overwhelmed or cannot cope with normal bacterial growth.
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We accepted the challenge to re-imagine care outside the four walls of the hospital wound clinic setting. When we bring care to the patient, we also:
Our team of wound care specialists are professionally trained. certified, and licensed medical providers who treat all types of wounds including acute and chronic wounds.
Our specialists are the most competent, qualified, and trained mobile wound specialists in the area. They continuously undergo training, education, and certifications to keep up with the latest developments, techniques, and technology regarding wound care.
What guidelines define a chronic, non-healing wound?
If a wound has not improved significantly in four weeks, or if it has not healed completely in eight weeks, it is considered a chronic, non-healing wound.
How many people have chronic, non-healing wounds?
In the United States, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million patients.
Why is a Wound Specialist necessary for treating wounds?
Patients who have non-healing wounds require specialized and aggressive care. In traditional medical settings, many patients may not receive the interdisciplinary attention that these wounds require. For these people, minor lesions can, unfortunately, lead to chronic, non-healing wounds with serious infection, gangrene, and possible amputation. Specialized care can make sure patients heal as quickly as possible, while avoiding infections, and return to their daily life activities.
What are the causes of chronic wounds?
Diabetes, aging, immobilization, and circulatory problems are some of the issues that contribute to chronic and non-healing wounds. In developed countries, it has been estimated that 1 to 2% of the population will experience a chronic wound during their lifetime. Currently, the estimate is 2.5 million patients in the U.S. have pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers develop from constant pressure on a bony area of the body, typically seen in people who are immobilized for a significant amount of time. Persons suffering from circulatory problems account for another half million patients. The rest have wounds that result from traumatic injury, non-healing surgical incisions, and a variety of other diseases.