About Chronic Wounds

What are chronic wounds?

Wounds that show signs of poor healing or doesn’t heal within an extended range of time are considered chronic. They are often related to an underlying disorder and hence, unlikely to heal on its own without medical attention.

EXAMPLES OF CHRONIC WOUNDS INCLUDES:

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Gangrene
• Arterial and venous ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Infected wounds
• Traumatic wounds
• Non-healing wounds

Impact and Complications

Chronic wounds affects a patient’s quality of life with pain and emotional distress. When left untreated or not gotten the appropriate care, chronic wounds can progress to complications like late-stage gangrene, which may require amputation.

Seeking Relevant Treatment

Because chronic wound cases are complex and can be due to multiple underlying factors, there are situations where patients could be referred to specialists which may not have the relevant expertise. An example would be referring a patient with a venous leg ulcer to a non-vascular specialist.

About The Vascular and Endovascular Clinic

Our specialist clinic consists of a team of vascular surgeons and specialists that are certified by the American Board of Wound Management. We provide a full range of services to accurately diagnose non-healing wounds and prescribe appropriate care for safe and effective wound healing.