Wound Care
Chronic wounds: a growing problem
Non-healing wounds of the diabetic foot are considered one of the most
significant complications of diabetes, representing a major worldwide
medical, social, and economic burden that greatly affects patient quality
of life. Almost 24 million Americans—one in every 12—are diabetic
and the disease is causing widespread disability and death at an epidemic
pace, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of
those with diabetes, 6.5 million are estimated to suffer with chronic
or non-healing wounds. Associated with inadequate circulation, poorly
functioning veins, and immobility, non-healing wounds occur most frequently
in the elderly and in people with diabetes—populations that are
sharply rising as the nation ages and chronic diseases increase. At Hoag
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, we follow treatment protocols
specifically established for each type of wound. We utilize the latest
approaches to wound healing and remain current in new scientific advances
in wound care.