What is a Non-Healing Wound?
Non-Healing wounds are those that have not decreased in size by 50% over four weeks with basic wound care. Some reasons wounds fail to heal include poor circulation (artery or veins), excessive pressure (neuropathy or bed sores), infection, skin cancer, swelling, poor nutrition, or smoking. Diabetic Foot Ulcers are a leading type of non-healing wounds and are associated with a 5-year death rate of nearly 30%. In comparison, breast cancer exhibits a 9% 5-year death rate. We take your Chronic Wounds very seriously- same-day appointments are typically available!
CONDITIONS TREATED:
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Venous Leg Ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Traumatic Wounds
- Skin Cancer / Post-Mohs
- Delayed-Healing Wounds
- Surgical Wounds
- Skin Tears
- Burns
- Pressure Sores
- Bone Infections
TYPES OF ADVANCED HEALING:
- Skin Equivalents are derived from Placental Tissues and contain proteins to stimulate wound healing. These are off-the-self products, applied in the office without surgery.
- Wound VAC is a vacuum-like pump that applies suction to close deep wounds by pulling the edges together and promotes circulation.
- Collagen Dressings act as a scaffold to attract cells and encourage new Skin Growth.
What is our approach to Advanced Wound Care?
Dr. Dreyer is Board Certified in both Podiatry and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Additionally, he holds a third board certification by the American Board of Wound Management and completed a one-year Fellowship in Limb Salvage and Wound Care. Dr. Dreyer is happy to treat your wounds at Intercoastal Medical Group or the Wound Care Centers at DHS or LWRMC. He will examine the underlying cause of your chronic wound and determine what wound dressings and devices will best HEAL your complex condition. Recommendations on nutrition, circulation testing, and off-loading methods will also be discussed. Chronic wounds require weekly appointments to remove the build up of bacteria and excess proteins or calluses.
