Wound Management

A blister on the foot or scrape on the arm is no concern to most people. But for individuals with diabetes, impaired mobility or poor blood circulation, a simple wound can be serious business.

When should one become concerned about a nonhealing or chronic wound? Chronic wounds are those that do not show improvement within four weeks and do not completely heal within eight weeks.

Wound management treatment begins with a referral from the primary care physician and calling to schedule an appointment at the Scottsdale Healthcare Wound Management Program. Treatment, which is covered by most insurance plans, allows a thorough analysis and plan of care to be developed for healing chronic wounds.

The patient’s general health history and the wound are examined. Special tests may be performed in order to gather information about the blood and oxygen flow to the affected area. A personal healing plan is developed, and most treatment plans are completed within 8 to 12 weeks.