Wound Management Specialist

North Atlanta Vascular Clinic

General and Vascular Surgery located in Suwanee/Johns Creek, GA

Wounds that are slow to heal may indicate an underlying medical condition such as vascular disease. The team at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic offers wound management services at five locations in Suwanee/Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Cumming and Lawrenceville, Georgia. If you have wounds that require specialized treatment, call or book an appointment online today.

Wound Management Q & A

What is wound management?

Almost everyone experiences sores and wounds at some point. However, wounds that take longer to heal than normal, or those that never seem to heal at all, may be a warning sign of a vascular condition that needs treatment.

The highly trained team at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic provides exceptional care for wounds that are slow to heal. They carefully evaluate and diagnose your condition to treat the root cause of your wound, not just the symptoms.

When do wounds require specialized care?

Slow-healing wounds may indicate a problem with blood flow to the affected area. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to your body while veins return deoxygenated blood to your heart.

Damage or disease to these blood vessels can reduce the amount of blood and oxygen capable of reaching a certain area. When this happens, wounds and sores may heal slowly or not at all. Over time, a lack of blood flow may lead to tissue death (gangrene) and require amputation.

Though wounds can occur anywhere on your body, people with vascular disease most often experience slow-healing wounds on the legs, ankles, or feet. You may be at greater risk of developing a slow-healing wound if you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes.

What other symptoms may accompany slow-healing wounds?

Vascular problems such as peripheral artery disease (PAD) may be the root cause of your persistent wound. Other common symptoms of PAD include:

• Leg cramps
• Heavy legs
• Leg numbness
• Skin discoloration

Pain, tingling, or other unusual symptoms in your legs shouldn’t be ignored. You should set up an appointment at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic right away if you experience any of the signs and symptoms listed above.

How do you treat wounds related to vascular disease?

First, your expert provider at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic performs a physical exam and reviews your symptoms and medical history. They may take a test, such as an ultrasound, to diagnose your condition.

Then, they develop a customized wound management program focused on treating your particular condition. Depending on your needs, this may include:

• Lifestyle changes such as exercise
• Taking medications
• Surgical procedures

The best way to prevent serious complications of wounds and sores is to seek prompt treatment. Call North Atlanta Vascular Clinic or book an appointment online today.