Chronic Wound Management
Chronic Wound Management
Our skin is a vital organ that shields us from harmful microbes, UV light, and water loss while also regulating body temperature and enabling touch. Chronic wounds are full-thickness wounds that don’t heal within 30 days, causing pain, loss of function, risk of infection, and higher morbidity rates. Effective chronic wound management is critical for proper healing and symptom relief. Our team of experts takes a holistic approach to wound care, incorporating the whole patient and addressing the underlying causes of the wound. We offer a comprehensive evaluation of the factors that impact wound healing, and we present all available treatment options and discuss the risks and benefits with our patients to ensure informed decisions.
We also provide in-home treatment options, avoiding the hassles of waiting rooms and clinics. Our evidence-based wound care approach ensures that our patients receive the best possible treatment, and we work closely with esteemed medical providers in the community to provide the best care specific to each patient’s particular wound.
Common Causes of Chronic Wounds
Diabetes
Diabetes, especially when poorly controlled, affects the circulatory system. It can lead to deficiencies in blood flow, particularly in the smaller vessels of the eyes, brain, heart, kidneys, and lower extremities.
Vascular Disease
Treating the root cause of vascular disease is essential to helping patients reach optimal health. We identify and address the underlying issues that can cause recurrent wounds and other symptoms. Through the use of vascular studies, we can develop personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve long-lasting health.
Limited Mobility
Those with limited mobility may develop pressure ulcers due to prolonged periods of sitting or lying down, which disrupt blood flow and cause tissue damage. It's crucial to address the underlying causes and implement effective wound management strategies to promote proper healing and alleviate symptoms.
We Are Where You Need Support
- Comprehensive evaluation: After the initial assessment, our team of experts will evaluate all the factors that can impact wound healing, such as poorly controlled diabetes, limited mobility, smoking, poor nutrition, age, mental status, and socioeconomic status.
- Treatment options: We present all available treatment options and discuss the risks and benefits of each plan with our patients to ensure that they can make informed decisions.
- Address underlying causes: Our care plan focuses on treating the wound and addressing the underlying causes to prevent future wound development.
- In-home treatment options: We offer as many in-home treatment options as possible to avoid the hassles of waiting rooms and clinics.
- Evidence-based wound care: Our team closely monitors and records treatment progression to ensure our patients receive the best evidence-based wound care possible.
Committed To Healing
Our elite providers specialize in wound care. They are available to visit patients in various facilities, in the comfort of their own homes, and through telehealth consultations for patients in rural areas. Trust us to bring healing home to your patients. Contact Athena today to schedule a consultation and discover why we’re the only choice for your complex wound care needs.
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Wound Care Specialists Serving Central North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina
Renew Wound Care Specialists specializes in advanced wound care and the use of innovative, evidence-based approaches to evaluate, monitor, and treat wounds. Our professional medical team services patients in their homes, hospitals, or nursing facilities. Since each wound has a variety of contributing factors, we create an individualized care plan to ensure timely wound closure. With Renew, you can expand your patient base, reduce readmission rates, and achieve faster healing.