Surgical Reconstruction
In severe cases of deformities associated with wounds sometimes surgical reconstruction is necessary to help heal the ulcer and prevent recurrence. Our surgeons have the most advanced up to date training in surgical reconstruction to be able to help heal the wound as well as hopefully prevent recurrence.
Amputation Prevention
Many times long standing chronic wounds can develop complications including infection and deformities, which in the presence of comorbidities in which a patient may lead a doctor to offer a patient amputation of the leg or limb. Sometimes this is unavoidable. 20 years ago this was the only option. Thankfully with today’s advancements in medicine this might not be the case. We provide second opinions on patients who have been offered amputation and can see if you qualify for our limb salvage program.
Limb Salvage Program
Many times long standing chronic wounds can develop complications including infection and deformities, which in the presence of comorbidities in which a patient may lead a doctor to offer a patient amputation of the leg or limb. Sometimes this is unavoidable. 20 years ago this was the only option. Thankfully with today’s advancements in medicine this might not be the case. We provide second opinions on patients who have been offered amputation and can see if you qualify for our limb salvage program.
Wound Care
We provide care for your wound through a comprehensive approach which may include many of the treatment options and services below. Patients obtaining early treatment can significantly decrease complications associated with wounds and lead to faster and higher healing rates. We utilize a comprehensive approach to not only heal the wound with the most up-to-date treatment modalities but also address the root cause of the problem.
Wound Debridement
Debridement is a procedure that removes dead / diseased tissue in the wound which allows for promotion of healing, decreasing risk of infection, and provide a healthy environment for the wound to heal. This is an essential part of wound care. After debridement, special dressings or medications will be applied to the wound to promote healing. In addition, your doctor may prescribe special footgear, braces or use of crutches or a wheelchair to take pressure off the wound and allow it to heal.
Advanced Wound Care
Many times difficult hard to heal wounds are associated multiple underlying diseases that decrease that patients healing potential. For these difficult cases, advanced wound care may be need. 20 years ago patients only option was major limb loss or amputation. Thankfully many advancements have been made in wound care that have produced encouraging results. We employ the most state of the art advances in wound care through a comprehensive approach to hopefully obtain faster healing to decrease the complications associated with long-standing difficult wounds