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wounds that do
not heal within two
to three months.
Chronic wounds
are easier to
prevent than treat,
and the best way
to prevent them is to actively manage
chronic conditions such as diabetes,
high blood pressure, vascular and nerve
disorders.
skin, particularly in the lower extremities,
for any cut or sore. They should also
take precautions to prevent injury to the
skin of the legs and feet, like wearing
shoes, ensuring clothing is not wrinkled
or bunched, practicing good hygiene and
Medical Director of the Wound Healing
Centers at Hillcrest and South Pointe
hospitals.
caused by prolonged, unrelieved
pressure, typically around bony areas
such as the tailbone, heels and ankles.
in certain areas, particularly the lower
limbs, resulting in poor circulation and
chronic inflammation at the site.
like the top of the foot, can lead to
compromised wound healing.
diabetes, leads to loss of feeling.
When pain is not felt, a wound can
become larger and more difficult to
treat.
cause of the wound. Treatment options
include routine cleaning, special wound
dressings, procedures to increase blood
flow, use of antibiotics and hyperbaric
oxygen therapy.
Healing Center at Hillcrest or South
Pointe, call 216.491.7111 or visit
southpointehospital.com/wound.
Cleveland Clinic offers same-day
appointments.