Chronic, non-healing wounds are a worldwide health issue right now. Talking about the United States alone, more than 8 million Americans are suffering from various types of chronic wounds while the cost of healing these wounds is between $18.1 and $96.8 billion per year for the national health care system. But what are those?
A chronic or non-healing wound is an open, deep wound that doesn’t heal properly within months and can cause serious complications such as infection or amputation if left untreated. They can be extremely painful for the patients and hereby these wounds require advanced medical care & attention by wound care experts.
Our human body can heal minor wounds such as cuts, scrapes or punctures, etc. But when a wound takes a longer time to heal with traditional medical approaches or becomes infected, it is a sign of a chronic wound. Common chronic wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and many more. Diabetes, old age, and obesity are some of the factors that increase the risk of the development of non-healing ulcers. Therefore, advanced medical care is required.
Incorporating Advanced Wound Care Technologies
If a patient’s chronic ulcers refuse to heal within 6 weeks, doctors must reconsider the treatment plan and determine all the factors which are contributing to the slow healing of wounds. Some of these complications may include the presence of biofilm or infection or any other underlying medical conditions. Once an appropriate treatment plan is prepared, various advanced wound care technologies can be incorporated that support better healing.
