We firmly believe that patients who are educated and informed about their condition have a higher chance of healing and prevention. In this section, we provide wound care education that will empower you to be an informed partner with your care team.
At our wound care centers, we believe that prevention is crucial to maintaining leg health and avoiding the development or recurrence of arterial and venous ulcers. While each patient’s needs are unique, there are general strategies that can help reduce the risk of ulcer formation. Our specialists can provide personalized advice based on your individual…
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial first step in managing leg ulcers. Healthcare professionals use various diagnostic techniques to determine whether an ulcer is arterial, venous, or of another origin. This information guides treatment decisions and helps predict outcomes. Common Diagnostic Methods Physical Examination: Visual inspection of the ulcer and surrounding skin Assessment of pulses, skin…
What is Wound Debridement? Wound debridement is the process of removing dead tissue from wounds. The dead tissue may be black, gray, yellow, tan, or white. Foreign material may also be on the wound. It may need to be removed. Your wound care doctor will let you know if dead tissue needs to be removed…
Wondering how to heal wounds faster? There are a number of steps you can take. Research proves that wounds heal faster when patients stay involved in their care and follow their doctor’s advice. The most important way to help your wound heal is by keeping every scheduled appointment. However, you also need to follow good…
What is a pressure ulcer and how is it caused? A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and the tissue below. It forms when the skin is pressed against a bone. It’s caused by pressure, rubbing or friction. Pressure ulcers happen when a person sits or lies down for a long time without…
What is a malignant wound? Many cancers can cause a skin ulcer. These ulcers are called malignant ulcers or cancerous ulcers. Some chronic wounds can turn into cancerous ulcers. These include burns, radiation and venous wounds. Malignant wounds require specialized care and attention to prevent further complications and promote healing. What is an atypical wound?…
Don’t dismiss minor leg pain as a part of growing older. You might be among the approximately 12 million Americans living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may lead to a non-healing wound, such as an arterial or venous ulcer or even a diabetic foot ulcer. Identifying PAD symptoms early is crucial for preventing complications…
At Healogics, we are committed to diabetes awareness because we understand how significantly it affects wound healing. For those managing diabetes, specialized wound care is crucial due to the condition’s effect on the heart and blood vessels. Here’s why: Diabetes can disrupt the body’s ability to turn food into energy This leads to increased blood…
When Leslie Maynor was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the inner ear, she became fearful her life would end. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to remove the cancer, Leslie developed severe burns and was left with a hole that was resistant to healing. Radiation conditions like Leslie’s are a common side effect…
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage from diabetes. Over half of people with diabetes have neuropathy and diabetes is the number one cause for neuropathy. It is a common complication of diabetes that can lead to serious consequences if left untreated. However, there are other causes such as: Some…
