Wound Types & Risk Factors

Treating wounds is a complex task. Each case is unique and patients will heal at varying rates. Rochester Regional Health Wound Care Center staff is prepared to handle a variety of different wounds which includes:

• Any wound failing to improve with multiple treatments or therapies
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Lower leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
• Gangrene
• Skin tears or lacerations
• Late effects of radiation therapy
• Post-operative infections
• Slow or non-healing surgical wounds
• Compromised skin flaps or grafts
• Burns

Risk factors

Certain risk factors may lead to chronic wounds, such as:

• Malnutrition and diet
• Circulation problems
• Infection
• Aging
• Diabetes
• Hyperglycemia – especially blood sugars over 150
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Certain medications
• Swelling
• Weight
• Smoking
• Inability to adhere to your individual plan of care