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Diabetic wound care is a critical aspect of managing the health and well-being of individuals living with diabetes, particularly those who develop diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), diabetic venus ulcers (DVUs), or other skin lesions due to diabetic neuropathy or impaired circulation.
Proper wound care is essential to prevent complications such as infection, gangrene, and even amputation, which are significant risks for individuals with diabetes.
The management of diabetic wounds begins with preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of injury and ulceration. When a wound does occur, prompt and appropriate treatment is essential to prevent complications and promote healing.
Diabetic wounds tend to heal more slowly and are more prone to infection due to impaired immune function and circulation. In some cases, advanced wound care techniques such as debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, PRP injections, or bioengineered skin substitutes using birth tissue may be necessary.
Healthcare professionals, including wound care specialists, podiatrists, and diabetes educators, play a crucial role in providing education, support, and personalized care to individuals with diabetes to help them manage their wounds effectively and maintain their quality of life.
The removal of nonviable, infected, and/or damaged tissue.
Applying sub-atmospheric pressure to effectively draw out fluid, reduce inflammation and encourage the growth of healthy tissue.
Medicare-approved cell-based skin substitute products, infused with a placental membrane, offer a cutting-edge treatment solution.
Dr. Adam Angles is an expert, board certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of wound healing research, training, and medical experience.
We are experts in regenerative and advanced wound therapies for complex wounds including non-healing burns, ulcers, radiation wounds, and more.
Providers throughout the Pacific Northwest refer to us due to our expertise in wound healing at a cellular level with a focus on limb salvage.
