Wound healing

When to see a wound specialist

You may benefit from seeing a wound specialist if you have a wound, cut or burn that has:

• Not started to heal in two weeks.
• Not finished healing in six weeks.

Conditions we treat

Trust the wound healing specialists at ProHealth for expert care of complicated and non-healing wounds, such as:

• Diabetic ulcers, including diabetic foot ulcers
• Gangrene (dead tissue)
• Infected wounds
• Neuropathic ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Radiation dermatitis
• Surgical wounds
• Traumatic wounds, including cuts and burns
• Venous ulcers
• Vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels)

Wound care team

Rely on an experienced team of health care professionals. Depending on your condition and wound type, your care team may include:

• Doctors who specialize in wound care
• Certified wound care nurses
• Hyperbaric technicians
• Home health nurses

Wound treatment

Work with your care team to create a care plan that helps you heal. Your treatment may include:

• Bioengineered skin substitutes – Cover wounds with synthetic tissue to protect the area and promote healing.
• Compression bandages and garments – Reduce swelling, help prevent blood clots and increase the amount of oxygen in your tissue.
• Debridement – Removes dead, infected or damaged tissue to help your wound heal.
• Dressings and wraps – Protect healthy skin and promote wound healing.
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) – Increases the amount of oxygen in your blood to speed wound healing.
• Medications – Treat wounds and infections with antibiotics, antiseptics, gels and foams.
• MIST Therapy – Uses low-frequency ultrasound and a saline spray to clean the wound and help it heal.
• Negative-pressure wound healing (vacuum-assisted wound healing) – Pulls air and fluids out of damaged skin to improve blood flow and speed up healing.