Advanced wound healing & chronic wound care in Athens, TX
At the UT Health East Texas Wound Healing Center in Athens, Texas, our expert team specializes in advanced wound care. We tailor each treatment to your need, offering care for a range of complex conditions, including chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, burns, and more. Utilizing the latest in wound healing treatments and technologies, our wound care specialists are committed to delivering effective chronic wound management.
Our advanced wound care services
Our wound care specialists provide exceptional treatments for many different types of wounds, including:
- Burns: Burns require careful treatment to prevent infection and ensure proper healing.
- Chronic wounds: Chronic wounds often require specialized care due to their resistance to conventional healing methods.
- Diabetic ulcers, lower leg ulcers, and pressure ulcers (bed sores): These ulcers are common in individuals with diabetes and immobility, and require consistent and attentive care.
- Failing or compromised skin/muscle grafts or flaps: These conditions often indicate a need for additional medical intervention to promote healing.
- Gangrene: Gangrene, the death of body tissue, is a serious condition that can lead to further complications if not treated promptly.
- Osteomyelitis: Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone that can be challenging to treat and may require long-term therapy.
- Postoperative infections: Post-operative infections can complicate recovery and may require additional treatment or surgical intervention.
- Radiation tissue injury: Tissue damage from radiation therapy can be severe and requires specialized care to manage.
- Vascular insufficiency: Vascular insufficiency can lead to numerous complications and often necessitates comprehensive management strategies.
Please call us for more information about our chronic wound management services.
