Wound Care

Physician tending foot wound

Multidisciplinary team with advanced training in chronic wound care.

A wound that won't heal is called a chronic wound. Proper wound care is important to prevent more serious problems, such as infections that spread throughout your body.

Conditions We Treat

  • Actinomycosis
  • Acute Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers
  • Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia
  • Arterial Ulcers
  • Autoimmune Wounds
  • Bone Infections
  • Bunion
  • Compromised skin flaps and grafts
  • Crush Injuries
  • Gangrene
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Failed Skin Grafts and Flaps
  • Ischemic Ulcers
  • Neuropathic Ulcers
  • Nail Problems
  • Necrotizing Infections
  • Non-Healing Wounds
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw
  • Peristomal Skin Irritations
  • Post-surgical Wounds
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Radiation Cystitis
  • Radiation Proctitis
  • Soft Tissue Radiation Necrosis
  • Soft Tissue Wounds
  • Some burns
  • Traumatic Wounds
  • Varicose Vein Wounds
  • Venous Stasis Ulcers
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Vasculitis
  • Wounds caused by foot infections
  • Wounds caused by insect bites

Treatment of Wound Care

Houston’s most comprehensive wound care is available at Memorial Hermann. Advanced wound treatment techniques, interdisciplinary care, patient education, products and services are designed as part of customized treatment plans developed to meet each individual’s unique needs.

Our wound care treatment services include:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
  • Bio-engineered living tissue
  • Skin Substitutes
  • Becaplermin (Regranex)
  • Negative pressure wound dressings
  • Multi-layer Compression Dressings
  • Total Contact Casting
  • Dietitian evaluation
  • At-home wound care
Wrapping patient arm

Am I a Candidate for Wound Care?

Do you or a loved one need help to promote the healing of a stubborn wound? Find out if you are a candidate for wound care by answering a few questions.

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Diabetic Lower Extemity Wounds

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Diabetes is currently the leading cause of all non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the Unite...

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Wound Care Locations

A wound that won't heal is called a chronic wound. Proper wound care is important to prevent more serious problems, such as infections that spread throughout your body.