• Diabetic Wounds
• Pressure Wounds
• Surgical Wounds
• Gangrene
• Arterial Wounds
• Venous Insufficiency Wounds
• Bone Infections

Diabetic Wounds

One of the leading causes of nontraumatic amputations in the United States. Diabetic patients also often exhibit peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy making wound detection and healing difficult. It is essential when a wound starts to seek medical help and start early active treatment. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.

Pressure Wounds

Pressure wounds are the breakdown of skin integrity due to pressure. This can occur when a bony prominence is under persistent contact with an external surface. These result from long periods of repeated pressure applied to the skin, soft tissue, muscle, and bone. It is essential when a wound starts to seek medical help and start early active treatment. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.

Surgical Wounds

These are wounds that have been created because of a recent surgery. It is very important to obtina rapid healing to avoid complications such as infection. When a wound starts, seek medical help and start early active treatment.

Gangrene

Gangrene is a severe condition that happens when the blood flow to a large area of tissue is cut off. This causes the tissue to break down and turn the affected skin black in color. It is imperative to not only treat the wound but have the underlying vascular condition. These cases are high risk for limb loss. It is essential to seek medical help and start early active treatment when these symptoms start. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.

Arterial Wounds

An arterial ulcer is a painful, deep sore or wound in the skin of the lower leg or foot. The ulcer doesn’t heal as you’d expect an ordinary sore to heal. That’s because there isn’t enough blood flowing to the area. Blood supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. It is essential when a wound starts to seek medical help and start early active treatment. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.

Venous Insufficiency Wounds

A venous ulcer / wound is a wound due to vein and blood flow issues and often occurs on your legs near your ankle. Venous ulcers occur when oxygen-poor blood can’t flow from your extremities back to your heart. Instead, it pools, creating pressure in your veins. This damages skin tissue and leads to an ulcer. These wounds need a multifaceted approach to obtain healing. It is essential when a wound starts to seek medical help and start early active treatment. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.

Bone Infections

Also called “Osteomyelitis” is one of the most common severe complications associated with wounds. This can occur from direct infection associated with a trauma or with long-standing wounds that develop infection. Patients who develop this are high risk for limb loss or amputation. Thankfully with the advances in medicine this can be treated if it is caught early. It is essential when a wound starts to seek medical help and start early active treatment. Early treatment with a comprehensive approach leads to the most successful outcomes.