Wound types and risk factors
Wound types
Treating wounds is a complex task. Each case is unique and patients will heal at varying rates. The Sparrow Wound and Hyperbaric Clinic staff are prepared to handle a variety of different wounds that include:
- Any wound failing to improve with multiple treatments or therapies
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Lower leg ulcers
- Arterial and venous ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis)
- Gangrene
- Skin tears or lacerations
- Radiation Injuries
- Post-operative infections
- Slow or non-healing surgical wounds
- Compromised skin flaps or grafts
- Burns
Risk factors
Certain risk factors may lead to chronic wounds, such as:
- Malnutrition and diet
- Circulation problems
- Infection
- Aging
- Diabetes
- Hyperglycemia – especially blood sugars over 150
- Arthritis
- Kidney disease
- Swelling
- Weight
- Smoking
- Inability to adhere to your individual plan of care