Types of Chronic Wounds
There is a wide variety of chronic wounds. Below is a list of a few types of wounds that Titan has developed techniques and care plans to treat.
Diabetic Ulcer
These wounds develop most often on the feet and ankles of people with diabetes due to nerve damage and poor circulation. They can be particularly challenging to heal and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications
Venous
Stasis Ulcer
Caused by poor blood circulation in the legs, these wounds typically appear around the ankle and calves. They result from blood pooling in the veins in this region and lead to a breakdown of the skin and tissue.
Traumatic
Wounds
These wounds are injuries that failed to heal properly over time. They can be caused by a variety of incidents, including but not limited to: falls, cuts, and other physical injures that later become chronic.
Pressure
Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, which damages the underlying tissue. They commonly affect individuals with limited mobility and typically form on areas like the hips, heels, and tailbone.
Surgical
Wounds
While most surgical incisions heal as they are expected to, some can become chronic due to infection, poor circulation, or other complications. These wounds then require specialized care to heal and close properly.
Burns
Severe burns can cause deep tissue damage. When burn wounds don't heal on their own, they can become chronic and require expert treatment to prevent infections and to promote skin regeneration.
Arterial
Ulcers
These wounds are caused by a lack of blood flow to the extremities, often on the feet and ankles. The resulting tissue death can lead to painful, slow-healing wounds that are now at a higher risk of infection.
Cancerous
Ulcers
In some cases, tumors can break through the skin creating open wounds. These wounds require specialized care that addresses both the open wound and the underlying malignancy of the tissue.