Bedsores

What is it ? Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. People most at risk of bedsores

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Diabetic Foot

What is it ? For people with diabetes, wounds may not heal normally due to nerve damage and poor blood circulation. As a result, diabetic foot ulcers can cause long-lasting effects like tissue damage, infection, or even amputation. Walking around on an injured foot can also lead to bone fracture and foot deformities such as

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Post Surgical Non-Healing Wounds

What is it ? A non-healing surgical wound can occur after surgery when a wound caused by an incision doesn’t heal as expected. This is usually caused by infection – a rare but serious complication. Causes of poor wound-healing depend on the type and location of the procedure, health condition and other factors. These things

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Post Traumatic Non-Healing Wounds

What is it ? Post-traumatic non-healing wounds are wounds that have not shown improvement over a long period of time, in addition to using treatment such as medications and home remedies. Causes – Common causes include: Diabetes Poor blood circulation Traumatic injury Inadequate functioning veins If these wounds are left untreated, they can eventually lead

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