Wound Care

If you have a diabetic ulcer or another open wound at risk of infection, consider professional wound care. At Genesis Restorative Medicine, restorative medicine specialist Lindsay Hubsmith, PA-C, provides professional wound care to adults. After an exam and a discussion of your symptoms, she can develop a custom treatment plan to encourage your body’s healing process. To make an appointment, call the office in Twin Falls, Idaho, or book online today.

What is wound care?

Wound care diagnoses and treats diabetic ulcers, arterial ulcers, and other types of slow-healing wounds.

Most cuts and wounds respond to at-home treatments, like antibiotic ointments and bandages, but if your symptoms persist or worsen, it’s crucial to seek professional help. Visiting the wound care experts at Genesis Restorative Medicine can reduce the risk of infection, gangrene, and other issues.

What types of wounds can benefit from wound care?

Genesis Restorative Medicine uses wound care to treat various types of wounds, including:

• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Traumatic wounds (i.e., punctures or cuts)
• Arterial ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Surgical wounds

You might also benefit from wound care if you recently underwent surgery and the incisions are infected or failing to heal.

What happens during a wound care visit?

At Genesis Restorative Medicine, a wound care visit begins with a review of your medical records and a discussion of your symptoms. Next, your provider performs a physical exam and assesses the wound.

They also order blood tests and take a culture to determine if there’s an infection. If your provider suspects the wound extends to a bone or joint, they might also order diagnostic imaging, like X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI.

After assessing your wound and determining its type and severity, your provider makes treatment recommendations.

What types of treatment does wound care provide?

The caring providers at Genesis Restorative Medicine offer several types of wound care. They might recommend:

• Debridement (removing dead tissue to encourage healing)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Negative pressure therapy
• Wearing compression stockings
• Vitamins or supplements
• Nutritional wellness
• Medically supervised weight loss

The goal of wound care is to prevent infection, reduce the risk of complications, and encourage your body’s natural healing process.

How can I reduce the risk of infection?

If you want to reduce the risk of infection, it’s crucial to clean and care for your wound. Genesis Restorative Medicine recommends washing the wound with soap and warm water twice daily, keeping it dry, and covering it with gauze and a bandage. 

If you have a chronic wound, you might need to visit Genesis Restorative Medicine for routine checkups. 

To receive wound care, make an appointment at Genesis Restorative Medicine by calling the office or booking online today.