Most cuts and scrapes heal within weeks—but some wounds don’t. When a wound refuses to heal after 4–6 weeks, it’s called a chronic wound, and it needs specialized medical care. Chronic wounds can be painful, limit mobility, and put patients at serious risk for infection.
What Are Chronic Wounds?
A chronic wound is one that stays open and doesn’t go through the normal healing process. Instead of closing, it lingers—often worsening over time. This happens when underlying health issues prevent proper blood flow, tissue repair, or immune response.
Causes and Risk Factors
You may be more likely to develop a chronic wound if you have:
- Diabetes – nerve and circulation problems slow down healing
- Poor circulation – reduced blood flow from arterial or venous disease
- Pressure injuries – common in patients who are bedridden or less mobile
- Infections – untreated wounds that worsen instead of improving
- Advanced age – natural slowing of the healing process in older adults
Why Chronic Wounds Matter
Without treatment, chronic wounds can lead to infections, hospitalization, and even amputation. They also take a toll on day-to-day comfort, independence, and quality of life. Getting help early is the best way to avoid serious complications.
Treatment Options
At Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Specialists, we use advanced treatments to help wounds heal faster and more effectively. Care may include:
- Wound cleaning and debridement to remove dead tissue
- Specialized dressings to protect the wound and fight infection
- Improving circulation with testing and vascular referrals
- SoftWave Therapy – an FDA-approved, noninvasive treatment covered by your insurance for wound care. This advanced therapy stimulates healing at the cellular level, promotes new tissue growth, and speeds recovery.
- Custom devices to reduce pressure and allow proper healing
Our goal is not just to close the wound—but to treat the root cause, prevent recurrence, and protect long-term mobility.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
If you or a loved one has a wound that isn’t healing, don’t wait. Specialized podiatry care and advanced treatments like SoftWave Therapy can make all the difference.
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