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NON-HEALING WOUNDS


Wounds which have not healed by 12 weeks are referred to as chronic wounds. They cause much distress and prevent individuals from leading active lives. Pain at the affected site is very common among individuals with nonhealing wounds. 
Wound healing progresses from injury to scar formation. In chronic wounds, this progress is arrested in the early stages. 

What are the causes of nonhealing wounds? 
Nonhealing wounds result from factors which prevent normal wound healing. These factors can be localized at the wound or systemic. The commonly associated causes include: 
  1. Ischemia
  2. Diabetes
  3. Venous insufficiency
  4. Malignancy
  5. Vasculitis
  6. Trauma

How are chronic wounds managed? 
History and clinical examination help us ascertain the factors which contribute to the nonhealing status of the wound. Additional information is obtained with the help of investigations to assess the  vascularity and perfusion of tissues. Bacteriological examination reveals the predominant microbes and the sensitivity pattern to antibiotics. Imaging techniques such as CT and MRI help delineate the extent of pathology and the presence of devitalized tissues in the wound. Tissue diagnosis is done in cases where malignancy or connective tissue disorders are a possibility. 
These tests are customized depending on the clinical  findings in the patient. 
Steps are taken to improve the conditions favorable to wound healing. Nutritional parameters are monitored and if necessary nutritional supplements are recommended. 
Additional interventions may be performed to improve the perfusion abnormalities.
The presence of devitalized tissues in the wound bed impair healing. Wounds are cleaned and kept covered with dressings. Sometimes operative debridement is carried out in the presence of significant contamination. Treatment modalities to achieve closure of the wound include,
  1. Conservative management, with regular dressing changes.
  2. Surgery. This includes coverage with skin grafts or flaps. 
  3. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). 

Non-healing wound overlying the tendoachilles
Non-healing wound overlying the tendoachilles
Following debridement and coverage with a distally based fasciocutaneous flap
Following debridement and coverage with a distally based fasciocutaneous flap
Post operative image which shows healed wounds
Postoperative image which shows healed wounds
Postoperative image with contraction of tendoachilles
Postoperative image with contraction of tendoachilles

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  • Home
    • About us
    • FAQ
    • Sitemap
  • Cosmetic
    • Fat grafting
    • Swellings and moles
    • Scar revision
    • Leukoderma (Melanocyte transfer)
    • Hair transplant
    • Facial rejuvenation procedures >
      • Eyelid Correction ( Blepharoplasty)
      • Xanthelasma
      • Facelift
    • Nose job (Rhinoplasty)
    • Cleft lip nose correction
    • Ear (Otoplasty)
    • Lip reduction
    • Breast augmentation
    • Breast reduction
    • Tuberous breasts
    • Axillary breasts
    • Gynecomastia
    • Liposuction
    • Brachioplasty (Arm contouring)
    • Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)
    • Female genital rejuvenation
  • Reconstructive
    • Wound and Lymphedema >
      • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
      • Pressure Sore
      • Diabetic Foot
      • Ingrowing toenail
      • Non-healing wounds
      • Lymphedema
    • AV FIstula (for Dialysis)
    • Burn contracture release
    • Cleft lip
    • Congenital torticollis
    • Dupuytren's disease
    • Hand tumors
    • Keloids
    • Nerve surgery >
      • Carpal tunnel release
    • Syndactyly
    • Tendon surgery
    • Trauma deformity correction
  • Contact
  • Blog
    • List (Blog posts)