Scope of Treatment
At Ruby Hall Clinic, we offer complete wound care to improve the quality of life and encourage healing for our patients. Diabetic wounds, vascular ulcers, pressure wounds, and traumatic wounds from accidents are all included in our treatment scope. Furthermore, we are experts in treating burn wounds, wounds from surgery, radiation wounds, non-healing wounds, malignant ulcers, and complicated wounds, making sure that every patient receives individualised treatment based on their own unique requirements. Our wound care unit uses a transdisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible results with minimal downtime for our patients.Our skilled medical staff is committed to providing kind and efficient care to promote the best possible recovery and well-being.
Diabetic Wounds
Understanding The Ailment
Patients who have diabetes may develop diabetic wounds, which are persistent sores that affect their lower limbs. These wounds heal slowly and are more vulnerable to infection as a result of poor circulation and neuropathy. Redness, swelling, chronic sores, and occasionally an unpleasant stench are among the symptoms of diabetic wounds.
Managing The Ailment
Debridement, which helps with wound healing, is a necessary part of managing diabetic wounds, along with regular wound cleaning. It is possible to prescribe antibiotics for infections, and appropriate dressings to protect the wound. Other cutting-edge treatments include growth factor therapies and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Causes
The main causes of diabetic wounds are immune system dysfunction, poor circulation, high blood sugar levels, and neuropathy. Chronic diabetes, inadequate glucose regulation, tobacco use, and heart-related problems are risk factors.
Prevention
Control your blood sugar levels, examine your feet frequently, wear protective footwear, and practice good hygiene to avoid diabetic wounds. Handling additional medical issues is also beneficial. In order to help you stay healthy and lower your risks, our facility provides screenings and education. Additionally, early consultation and treatment by a plastic surgeon can prevent amputations in 70% of diabetic foot patients.
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Vascular Ulcers
Understanding the Ailment:
Vascular ulcers are categorised as venous and arterial ulcers. These are chronic wounds that are caused by poor blood flow. Venous ulcers on the legs result from malfunctioning veins, while arterial ulcers are due to restricted blood flow.
Managing the Ailment:
Treatment includes compression therapy, medications to improve circulation, surgical options, and advanced wound care products. Our skilled medical team uses the latest therapies and techniques to ensure effective healing.
Causes:
Venous ulcers are caused by chronic venous insufficiency, while arterial ulcers result from peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis.
Prevention:
Preventing vascular ulcers involves managing underlying conditions, avoiding prolonged immobility, regular exercise, and wearing compression stockings. Our clinic offers screenings and education to help you reduce your risk of vascular ulcers.
Traumatic Wounds
Understanding the Ailment:
Traumatic wounds occur when external forces, such as cuts, abrasions, or lacerations, damage the skin. These injuries can range from minor to severe and often result from accidents. The symptoms of these wounds include pain, bleeding, and swelling, impacting daily activities and also mobility.
Managing the Ailment:
Treatment begins with cleaning the wound, stopping the bleeding, and applying dressings. For more severe injuries, surgical intervention may be required. When treated promptly by cosmetic surgeons, acute clean wounds can heal with almost no scarring.Our medical team is skilled in providing prompt and effective care to ensure optimal healing.
Causes:
Common causes of traumatic wounds include accidents, falls, bites, and sharp objects. These injuries can happen anywhere, from home to work or recreational activities.
Prevention:
To prevent traumatic wounds, always use protective gear, follow safety protocols wherever required, and maintain a safe environment. Being cautious and aware of potential hazards and your surroundings can significantly reduce the risk of injury. Our facility offers educational resources on injury prevention and safety measures.
Pressure Wounds And Bed Sores
Understanding the Ailment:
Long-term pressure on the skin can cause pressure ulcers, commonly referred to as bed sores. These sores are mostly seen in patients who are immobile and spend a lot of time in one position. These ulcers typically develop on bony regions such as the lower back, heels, and hips, posing major health risks as well as causing pain and discomfort to the patient. They may have a major negative influence on patients’ day-to-day activities, resulting in longer hospital stays and poor quality of life.
Managing the Ailment:
In order to effectively treat pressure ulcers, patients must be regularly repositioned, use pressure-relieving equipment like cushions and specialty mattresses, keep their skin clean and dry, and make sure they are getting enough nutrition. Negative pressure therapy and specialized wound dressings are two examples of cutting-edge therapies and technologies that are used to accelerate healing.
Causes:
Prolonged pressure, friction, shear, and moisture can all lead to pressure ulcers by reducing blood flow to the skin and causing tissue damage. Immobility, advanced age, inadequate nutrition, and underlying medical conditions such as diabetes are risk factors.
Prevention:
Repositioning the patient frequently, using supportive surfaces, keeping skin clean, and making sure the patient gets enough nutrition and water are all important in preventing pressure ulcers. Risk can be decreased by patients implementing these practices into regular routines. In order to assist patients in successfully preventing pressure ulcers, our facility provides educational materials and screenings for prevention.
Burn Wounds (<15%)
Understanding the Ailment:
Radiation, chemicals, heat, or electricity can all cause damage to the skin and underlying tissues that results in burns. When less than 15% of the body’s surface area is burned, it is classed as minor to moderate burns. The symptoms, which can impair everyday activities and general quality of life, include redness, swelling, blistering, and pain.
Managing the Ailment:
Cooling the burn, reducing pain, cleaning and dressing the wound, and keeping an eye out for infection symptoms are all part of treating burn wounds. In order to aid in healing, advanced treatments may include topical medications and specialty dressings. Our medical staff is trained in the most recent methods to provide efficient burn care.
Causes:
Burns can result from various sources, including thermal burns from hot objects or flames, chemical burns, electrical burns, and radiation exposure. Common incidents that can lead to burns include household accidents, workplace hazards, and environmental exposure.
Prevention:
Preventing burns involves using protective equipment, following safety guidelines, and keeping dangerous substances out of reach. It is essential to be cautious around hot objects, chemicals, and electrical devices. Our facility offers educational resources and preventive screenings to help reduce the risk of burn injuries. Also, plastic surgeons specialise in treating burns. They can manage acute burns with minimal or no scarring and are experts in handling post-burn complications, helping patients achieve the best possible functional recovery as quickly as possible.
Post-Surgical Wounds
Understanding the Ailment:
Surgical procedures leave behind post-surgical wounds, which need to be carefully managed and monitored to ensure appropriate healing. Depending on the kind of surgery the patient received, these wounds can differ in size and depth. If not taken care of appropriately, they can be uncomfortable, impair movement, and slow down the post-surgery healing process.
Managing the Ailment:
Good wound care entails keeping the wound dry and clean, changing dressings as prescribed, keeping an eye out for infection symptoms, and adhering to the surgeon’s aftercare instructions. Our skilled medical team offers individualized care to help patients through their recuperation process.
Causes:
Post-surgical wounds are directly caused by surgical procedures. Factors such as the location and complexity of the surgery can impact the healing process.
Prevention:
Following surgical asepsis protocols, making sure wounds are properly cared for after surgery, and obeying the surgeon’s instructions are all necessary to prevent complications. Patients who lead a healthy lifestyle and adhere to their post-operative care plan religiously can lower their chance of complications.
Radiation Wounds
Understanding the Ailment:
Radiation wounds result from damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by radiation therapy used to treat cancer. These wounds can become chronic and challenging to heal, impacting the patient’s quality of life.
Managing the Ailment:
Effective management involves gentle cleaning, the use of moisturising creams, non-adhesive dressings, and sometimes hyperbaric oxygen therapy to promote healing. Our medical team provides compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Causes:
Radiation damages skin cells and underlying tissues, leading to the formation of wounds. Factors such as the dosage and targeting during radiation therapy influence the severity of the wounds.
Prevention:
Preventing radiation wounds requires proper dosing and targeting during radiation therapy, adhering to skincare regimens, and regular monitoring for early signs of damage. Patients can also benefit from supportive treatments and therapies available at our facility.
Non-Healing Wounds
Understanding the Ailment:
Non-healing wounds, also known as chronic wounds, are certain wounds that persist for longer than expected and fail to progress through the normal stages of healing. They often occur in patients with underlying health conditions, significantly impacting their quality of life.
Managing the Ailment:
Managing non-healing wounds involves addressing underlying health conditions, such as poor blood circulation, diabetes, and immune disorders. Treatment may include debridement, infection control, and advanced therapies like growth factors and skin grafts.
Causes:
Non-healing wounds result from factors such as poor blood circulation, diabetes, immune disorders, and prolonged pressure. Understanding these underlying causes is crucial in developing effective treatment plans.
Prevention:
Preventing non-healing wounds requires managing chronic conditions, regular wound monitoring, and early intervention at signs of non-healing. Patients can also benefit from lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, and avoiding prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas.
Malignant Ulcers
Understanding the Ailment:
Malignant ulcers, also known as fungating wounds, occur when cancerous tumours infiltrate the skin, resulting in open sores. These ulcers are often painful and emit an unpleasant odour, impacting the patient’s comfort and quality of life. The Marjolin ulcer is a particular kind of malignant ulcer that arises from old wounds, scars, and chronic injuries. Though basal cell carcinoma can occasionally develop from these ulcers, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common outcome. It may be indicated if you observe a persistent, nonhealing, or hardened sore in an old wound or scar. Early detection and treatment of these ulcers are critical for better management and enhanced quality of life.
Management:
Managing malignant ulcers focuses on symptom control, including pain management, odour control, and infection prevention. Palliative wound care techniques are commonly employed to enhance comfort and quality of life for patients. Our compassionate medical team provides personalized care to address the unique needs of each patient.
Causes:
Malignant ulcers are caused by the direct invasion of cancer into the skin and underlying tissues. Early treatment of primary malignancies is crucial in preventing the development of these ulcers.
Prevention:
Preventing malignant ulcers is challenging due to the nature of cancer. However, early detection and treatment of primary malignancies can help reduce the risk of their occurrence. Our facility offers comprehensive cancer screening programs to detect and treat cancer at an early stage.
Complex Wounds
Understanding the Ailment:
Complex wounds are severe injuries characterised by extensive tissue damage, infection, or underlying health conditions that hinder healing. These wounds present significant challenges to patients and require a comprehensive treatment approach.
Managing the Ailment:
Managing complex wounds demands a multidisciplinary approach, involving surgical intervention, infection control, advanced wound care techniques, and often long-term rehabilitation. Our dedicated medical team collaborates to provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Causes:
Complex wounds can result from various factors. Some of these include trauma, chronic diseases, infections, and a compromised immune system. Understanding these underlying causes is essential for developing effective treatment plans.
Prevention:
To prevent complex wounds, a patient’s general health must be maintained in order to promote wound healing, as well as chronic disease management and prompt medical attention for acute injuries. Proactive steps like routine screenings and leading an active and healthy lifestyle can also help patients.
