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