conditions we treat

Wound specialists treat a variety of conditions, including:

  • Chronic wounds: Wounds that have not healed with other treatments, such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and gangrene 
  • Infected or malignant wounds: Wounds that are infected or malignant, such as human or animal bites, or wounds that occur after cancer treatments 
  • Post-operative wounds: Wounds that occur after surgery, such as post-operative complicated wounds 
  • Pressure ulcers: Also known as bed sores, pressure ulcers are damaged skin and tissue that occur when the skin doesn't get enough blood flow 
  • Burns: Burns are a common wound condition that wound specialists treat 
  • Other wounds: Other wounds that wound specialists treat include traumatic injuries, venous leg ulcers, sickle-cell ulcers, and arterial wounds 
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Some wounds can be treated at home, but you should see a doctor if:


  • The wound is deeper than 1/2 inch 
  • Bleeding doesn't stop with direct pressure 
  • Bleeding lasts longer than 20 minutes 
  • Bleeding is the result of a serious accident 
  • The wound is from an animal or human bite 
  • There is a serious puncture wound 
  • An object is still stuck in the wound 
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