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Wound care

Wound care involves medical interventions to heal a wound after injury. Specialized treatment is provided for wounds that are nonhealing or refuse to heal on their own. A vital aspect of treatment includes learning how to properly dress and care for a wound.

Wound care centers in El Paso, Texas

Our wound care specialists understand how significantly chronic wounds can affect your life, and are dedicated to treating them.

At Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, we understand how wounds can impede your daily routine, and draw on extensive expertise to provide risk factor education, as well as advanced treatments, such as hyperbaric medicine.

Types of wounds we treat

Each type of wound requires its own specialized approach, so our multispecialty team is equipped to address a variety of both acute and chronic wounds, including:

  • Arterial ulcers
  • Bone necrosis
  • Burns
  • Collagen vascular disease
  • Compromised skin flaps
  • Crush injuries
  • Diabetic wounds or ulcers
  • Failed skin grafts
  • Gangrene
  • Infectious ulcers
  • Ischemic wounds
  • Nonhealing surgical incisions
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Pressure wounds
  • Radiation therapy burns
  • Vasculitis ulcers
  • Venous stasis ulcers

Our wound care services

We strive to address wounds before they become chronic or infected, with hopes of giving you the greatest chance of successfully returning to daily activities.

Risk factors for developing wounds

Certain medical conditions may put you at a higher risk of developing or experiencing wounds, including diabetes, which can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.

Other risk factors for developing wounds include:

  • Aging
  • Arthritis
  • Circulatory issues
  • Immobilization
  • Nonhealing surgical incisions
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic injuries

Treatments our wound care specialists offer

Our wound care program extends from our hospitals to our associated freestanding Del Sol Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Services we offer at our various locations include:

  • Bioengineered skin substitutes
  • Compression therapy
  • Dressing changes
  • Enzymatic debridement agents
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
  • Negative pressure wound therapy
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Patient and family education
  • Sharp and mechanical debridement
  • Topical medications

Diabetes management and wound care

Due to severe side effects from diabetes, limb amputation can sometimes be necessary, though we work to avoid it. When performing surgery to address diabetes, our team prioritizes preserving as much of the affected limb as possible. We also offer diabetes education programs to guide you in adopting positive lifestyle changes for long-term benefits. After first properly diagnosing your condition, we design a personalized treatment plan that aims to carefully manage your disease through nutrition, exercise, support and education.

HBOT

This treatment involves breathing oxygen inside of a pressurized hyperbaric chamber. HBOT can be particularly beneficial because your lungs can collect more oxygen in the chamber than is possible by breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure. The oxygen travels throughout your body to help promote faster healing.

Limb preservation

A potential complication of diabetes is developing wounds or diabetic foot ulcers that, as a result of poor circulation, infection or neuropathy, can result in the need for amputation. Our integrated approach to limb preservation helps reduce the number of amputations needed because of these serious diabetic complications.

Wound care team

Our wound care program is led by a wide range of experienced, knowledgeable specialists, including:

  • Case managers
  • Certified hyperbaric technicians
  • Diabetic educators
  • Hyperbaric medicine physicians
  • Nutrition educators
  • Wound care certified physicians
  • Wound ostomy and continence nurses

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to get a referral from my physician for treatment at the Del Sol Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine?

No, a referral is not necessary to be seen or treated at our facilities. You can use the numbers below to schedule an appointment near you. For appointments and other questions, please call us at one of the following numbers:

What is a chronic, nonhealing wound?

If a wound has not improved significantly in four weeks, or if it has not healed completely in eight weeks, it is considered a chronic, nonhealing wound.

Why is a dedicated center necessary for treating wounds?

Nonhealing wounds require specialized and aggressive care. In traditional medical settings, you might not receive the interdisciplinary attention that these wounds demand. This is problematic, because minor lesions can lead to chronic, nonhealing wounds with serious infection, gangrene and possible amputation. Specialized care can help improve your chances of healing and returning to your daily activities.

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