We Work With Your Doctor

Our team works with your personal doctor, just like any other medical specialist. We'll discuss your treatment program with your doctor and share updates on your progress, unless instructed otherwise. While we work with you, you'll need to keep seeing your doctor for routine medical care. We work with you and your doctor, like a team, to develop a treatment plan which meets your needs. Treatment could begin during your first appointment.

Your Healing Program

Once your test results are in, we'll put together a treatment program based on your special needs. This program will include regular visits to our clinic to provide treatment, evaluate progress and make any needed changes. We will give you (or your caregiver) detailed instructions regarding home care, nutrition, dressing (bandage) changes and protecting the wound from further injury.

Much of the success of your treatment depends on you. You must keep your appointments, follow directions carefully and watch your progress closely between visits. We encourage your questions and are available every day to help you.

How Non-Healing Wounds Are Treated

A variety of treatment options are available depending on type and severity of a wound. Your treatment may include the following therapies:

• Infectious disease management
• Physical therapy
• Vascular evaluation
• Laboratory evaluation
• Nutritional management
• Pain management
• Diabetic education
• Nuclear medicine
• Radiology
• Debridement (removal of dead or infected tissue)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

How Do I Prevent Wounds from Developing?

Education is the key to wound prevention. Patients must know and understand the factors that contribute to the development of chronic wounds. Treating a wound that does not heal is frustrating, time consuming, and expensive. You can enjoy life and prevent wound development by remembering these tips:

• Inspect and care for your skin daily
• Eat a balanced diet. Healthy eating means healthier skin and circulation.
• Do not smoke
• Exercise regularly
• If you must remain in bed or are chair bound
  • You or your caregiver must help you to change your position at least every 1-2 hours. Avoid dragging to change position as friction can injure the skin.
  • Use a special mattress and seat cushion designed to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Use pillows to help keep heels off the bed
  • Maintain good posture and comfort
  • If you have problems controlling urine or bowel movements be sure skin is kept clean and dry at all times.
• If you are a diabetic
  • Be aware that decreased sensory perception especially in your feet can decrease a person's ability to feel the signs of developing wounds
  • Don't ignore foot pain; inspect and wash your feet daily
  • Keep your blood sugar and weight in good control
  • Trim nails straight across, but not too short
  • Make sure your shoes fit properly
  • Avoid walking barefoot
  • See a podiatrist at least once yearl

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