Chronic Wounds
Specialized care for wounds that fail to heal within expected timeframes. Our advanced treatment protocols address underlying causes for sustained recovery.
18+ Months
Maturation period
Preventable
With proper care
What Are Chronic Wounds?
Chronic wounds are injuries that fail to heal within 6 weeks or show no improvement after 30 days of proper care. These non-healing wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, and pressure sores, require specialized chronic wound management to address underlying issues and support faster healing.
Common Causes
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Venous leg ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Non-healing surgical wounds
Risk Factors
- Poor Blood Circulation and Vascular Disease
- Diabetes along with uncontrolled Blood sugar levels
- Malnutrition and Immune deficiency
- BioFilm Formation
Types of Chronic Wounds & Treatment Approaches
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Wounds that develop in diabetic patients, typically on feet. Often result from neuropathy, poor circulation, and delayed healing responses.
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Venous Ulcers
Result from poor blood circulation, typically appearing on legs. Often accompanied by swelling and discoloration of skin.
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Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and the tissue beneath it. Common body areas affected are Sacrum, Lower back, Heel Shoulder etc.
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Non Healing Surgical Wound
Non-healing surgical wounds are post-operative wounds that fail to close or progress through normal healing due to infection, poor circulation, or underlying conditions
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Assessment & Monitoring
Symptoms of Chronic wounds
- Persistent pain around the wound site.
- Slow or delayed healing lasting beyond 30 days.
- Continuous inflammation and redness.
- Excessive discharge or foul odor from the wound.
- Thickened or discolored skin around the wound edges.
Chronic Wound Healing Parameters
- Reduction in wound size (length, width, depth).
- Decrease in exudate levels and odor.
- Healthy granulation tissue formation.
- Reduced pain and inflammation around the wound.
- Epithelialization and closure of wound edges
Advanced Treatment Strategies
Comprehensive Assessment
Thorough evaluation of wound characteristics, underlying causes, and patient factors. Regular monitoring and documentation of healing progress.
Address Root Causes
Manage diabetes, improve circulation, treat infections, optimize nutrition, and address any systemic factors affecting wound healing.
Advanced Therapies
Utilize negative pressure wound therapy, bioengineered tissues, growth factors, and other cutting-edge treatments for non-responsive wounds.