Wound Care
When a wound from an accident, disease or infection isn’t healing on its own, proper wound care can save life and limb.
Five million Americans will suffer from chronic wounds this year, with circulation problems and diabetes being the most common culprits of these injuries. Because of the remarkable need for wound care treatment, Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas provides wound care on an inpatient and outpatient basis from a team of board-certified wound care specialists.
We offer high-quality, evidence-based wound care at two locations: Highpoint Health Wound Care – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, and Highpoint Health Wound Care – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas. Our goal is to provide the support and care you need in the comfort of your hometown, utilizing advanced wound care therapies to help you recover as fully as possible.
Highpoint Health Wound Care is made up of a team of professionals that includes:
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- Physicians and surgeons with advanced training in wound management
- Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds
- Certified technicians who perform various studies and therapies
- Experienced staff to assist with appointments, obtaining referrals from your physician and health insurance processing
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Next Steps
What to Expect
Your wound care journey begins with treatment and evaluation here at our Riverview or Sumner practices. Each patient’s care is overseen by a board-certified wound care specialist. During evaluation, we will:
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- Clean and irrigate the wound
- Remove dead tissue
- Determine the type of dressing to use
- Educate the patient on caring for the dressing
- Apply compression, if needed
- Set a schedule for continued care, if needed
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Following evaluation, we will continue your treatment as appropriate in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Our specialists work closely with you to find a solution that meets your personal and medical needs.
Conditions Treated
If a wound or sore fails to heal on its own, patients should seek medical help. The following are examples of wounds that might necessitate wound care:
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- Acute and chronic wounds
- Autoimmune-related ulcers
- Burns
- Device-related injuries
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Malignant wounds resulting from cancer
- Moisture-associated skin damage
- Non-healing surgical wounds
- Pressure ulcers
- Traumatic wounds
- Venous and arterial ulcers
- Wounds caused by radiation therapy
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A wound that does not heal for 30 days or more is considered a chronic wound. When untreated, chronic wounds can have life-changing consequences, so it’s important to have these wounds looked at as soon as possible. If you’re concerned about a wound that isn’t healing, consult your primary care provider or our office for guidance.
Wound Care Services
We offer the following treatments for non-healing wounds:
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- Wound consultation/evaluation
- Non-invasive vascular studies
- Specialty wound dressings
- Cellular and tissue-based products
- Treatment of wound infections
- Pressure off-loading devices and footwear
- Debridement
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen is an essential ingredient in wound healing. By supplying your body with extra oxygen, you enhance your ability to rebuild tissue and fight infections. During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you will sit in a special chamber that is pressurized with high oxygen levels, allowing your lungs to absorb more oxygen than normal. The treatment lasts approximately two hours, and most patients require several visits to aid in the healing of their wound.
Indicators for hyperbaric oxygen therapy may include:
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- Diabetic ulcers of the lower extremities
- Soft tissue radionecrosis and osteonecrosis
- Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
- Crush injury
- Acute traumatic peripheral ischemia
- Progressive necrotizing infection/fasciitis
- Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency
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Center of Distinction
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Highpoint Health Wound Care – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is a recipient of the 2023 Healogics Center of Distinction Award! This makes 6 years in a row that the facility has received this award. |
Our Locations
Highpoint Health Wound Care – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
300 Steam Plant Rd. , Suite 150
Gallatin, TN 37066
Highpoint Health Wound Care – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas
131 Hospital Drive, Suite 2000
Carthage, TN 37030
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