Healogics Wound Care Centers® across the United States are helping raise awareness of chronic wounds during the seventh annual Wound Care Awareness Week, being held from June 1 to June 5.
Your skin protects the inside of your body from germs that cannot be seen. Germs can cause infection if you have a break in the skin. You can also get an infection in your bone. This is called osteomyelitis.
Off-loading means not bearing weight. If your doctor recommends off-loading, you should not walk or bear weight on the extremity that has a wound or where a wound could develop. This includes your bottom or hips if you are bed or chair-bound.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people, often leading to significant health issues, including difficult-to-heal wounds. This condition involves the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in your legs, which reduces blood flow to your feet and lower legs. This decreased blood flow can severely impact the health of…
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious complications when not properly managed. One of the most concerning complications is the development of diabetic foot ulcers – open sores that commonly occur on the feet and can lead to severe infections or even amputation if left untreated. Understanding both diabetes and its…
