Wounds come from a variety of different medical conditions, and they don't heal for many different reasons. Typically, a wound that does not respond to normal medical care within 30 days is considered a problem or chronic wound. Diabetics often acquire wounds which have a hard time healing because they are getting poor blood flow to that wound. Geriatric patients often have problems with vascular disease that translate into wounds that just don't heal, and conditions that cause immobility may result in severe, hard-to heal pressure ulcers.

For patients, it can sometimes be challenging to understand the variety of treatments and advanced therapies available for their particular situation. In this section, Diversified Clinical Services offers resources to assist patients and their families who may be dealing with hard-to-heal wounds. Within this section you'll find:

Information about wound identification and healing

Tips for wound prevention

Resources and links to other sites with important information about wound care

Patient testimonials from Diversified Clinical Services' Wound Care Centers®