Wound Care at Baptist Health
Successful treatment of challenging wounds requires evaluating the entire patient, not just the wound. Difficulties in the body can slow down the healing of wounds, and if wounds don't heal, it could signal underlying health problems.
Taking proper care of wounds can help prevent infection and accelerate the body's healing process.
Chronic Wounds
A chronic wound is a wound that has resisted healing for three weeks or more. Chronic or slow-to-heal wounds are not an uncommon occurrence. It is estimated that between 6 and 7 million Americans experience problems from chronic wounds.
The Institute for Advanced Wound Care at Baptist Medical Center South provides individuals with chronic wounds with the most up-to-date medical treatments from renowned wound care specialists. Severe wounds left untreated can lead to amputation or possibly death.
Our team members are prepared to help individuals with wounds resulting from:
- Diabetic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Sickle cell ulcers
- Surgical incisions
- Skin cancers
- Spider bites
- Radiation wounds
- Keloids
- Burns
- Skin tears
- Traumatic wounds
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
- Ulcers caused by lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Research Trials
Assuring that patients of the institute receive the best care available, the physicians at the Institute for Advanced Wound Care are involved in several research or clinical trials. These research projects enable them to provide patients with the most cutting-edge products and treatments available for chronic wounds. Institute patients are given the opportunity in some cases to participate in these trials, often at a reduced cost or at no expense.
Individuals may self-refer or have a physician referral to be treated at the institute. If you are experiencing complications from a chronic wound or have additional questions, please call the institute at (334) 286-3444.