What is a Wound Clinic?

Many types of wounds require specialized care to properly heal. We are here to help.

 

Causes
Common types of wounds include:

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• Pressure injuries

• Surgical wounds

• Traumatic wounds

• Diabetic foot ulcer

• Venous leg ulcers

• Arterial ulcers 

 

You may have a non-healing wound if it:

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• Has not started to heal in 2 weeks

• Has not completely healed in 6 weeks

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The Wound Care Team

The wound care team will provide weekly wound assessments, various treatments and recommendations until the wound heals.

 

Your team may include:

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• Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurses

• All our providers and clinicians are specially trained in wound care and hold a wound care certification.

 

Treatment Goals

• Healing the wound

• Preventing recurring infections

• Maintaining patient independence

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References
de Leon J, Bohn GA, DiDomenico L, et al. Wound care centers: critical thinking and treatment strategies for wounds. Wounds. 2016;28(10):S1-S23. PMID: 28682298 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28682298/.

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Marston WA. Wound care. In: Sidawy AN, Perler BA, eds. Rutherford's Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 115.