Chronic wounds affect millions of Americans every year. Whether it’s a diabetic foot ulcer or a surgical wound that just won’t close, delayed healing can significantly impact your quality of life. But the good news? Most non-healing wounds are treatable — especially when the root cause is identified early.
1. Diabetes
One of the most common causes of non-healing wounds is diabetes, particularly in the form of diabetic foot ulcers. Elevated blood sugar levels impair circulation and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection, making even minor wounds slow to heal.
Treatment Tip: Diabetic wound care may include advanced dressings, offloading devices, and glucose control, paired with regular monitoring by a wound care specialist.
2. Poor Circulation
Conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD) and venous insufficiency reduce blood flow to extremities, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching the wound site.
Treatment Tip: Compression therapy, vascular assessments, and techniques like hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help improve circulation and promote healing.
3. Infections
Even a small wound can become dangerous if bacteria enter the skin. Infections delay healing, increase inflammation, and may lead to tissue death if not treated promptly.
Treatment Tip: Antimicrobial dressings, wound debridement, and sometimes antibiotics are used to manage infected wounds.
4. Pressure Injuries
Also known as bedsores, these wounds result from prolonged pressure on the skin, especially in immobile or elderly patients.
Treatment Tip: Frequent repositioning, specialized mattresses, and wound cleaning are key for managing and preventing pressure ulcers.
Ready to Heal? We’re Here to Help.
At DFW Wound Care Center, we specialize in treating chronic and non-healing wounds with personalized care plans and cutting-edge treatments. Our services include debridement, biologic dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
We have immediate openings and are accepting new patients at our four clinics in Plano, Lewisville, Irving, and DeSoto. Our expert team is ready to guide your healing journey with compassionate, advanced care. Contact DFW Wound Care Center today — because healing starts with the right team by your side.
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