Specialty Category
Wound Care
Wound Care covers the multidisciplinary monitoring and treatment of non-healing or complex wounds such as diabetic foot, pressure ulcers, chronic leg wounds and Fournier's gangrene.
Overview
The goal is to preserve tissue viability, bring infection under control, reach healthy tissue with surgical debridement when needed, and achieve closure with appropriate dressing/skin grafting protocols.
Who Is It For?
- Patients with a wound that has not closed for more than 4 weeks
- Those at risk of foot ulcer, infection or gangrene on a background of diabetes
- Bedridden patients who have developed pressure ulcers
- Individuals with a chronic leg wound due to vascular insufficiency
- Serious infections requiring emergency surgery, such as Fournier's gangrene
Treatment Process
- 1
Wound Assessment
The size, depth and infection status of the wound, as well as circulation and neuropathy, are evaluated; imaging is performed if needed.
- 2
Surgical Debridement
Dead and infected tissue is removed; a healthy, well-perfused base is reached.
- 3
Advanced Dressing & Treatment
The wound is taken into the closure process with negative pressure, hydrocolloid dressings and the necessary antibiotic treatment.
- 4
Prevention & Follow-Up
Recurrence is prevented through diabetes control, foot care education and regular check-ups.
Recovery & Aftercare
Wound healing varies according to the severity of the condition and coexisting diseases; early intervention reduces the risk of limb loss.
Hospital Stay
Variable (outpatient to several weeks)
Recovery Time
2-12 weeks
Follow-up
Weekly check-ups
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a diabetic wound always require amputation?
No. With early presentation, appropriate debridement and control of blood vessels/blood sugar, most wounds can be healed without amputation. In cases where care is delayed, the risk of loss increases.
What is negative pressure wound therapy?
It is a modern method that applies controlled vacuum to the wound, reducing edema, increasing circulation and accelerating the formation of granulation tissue.
Should wound care be done at home?
Stable wounds can be monitored at home with an appropriate dressing protocol; complex and infected wounds require professional follow-up at a wound care center.
How is a pressure ulcer prevented?
Changing position every 2 hours, choosing a suitable bed/cushion, nutritional support and skin moisturizing are the basic prevention strategies.
The medical information on this page has been reviewed by Prof. Dr. Vahit Onur Gül. Last updated: 31 Temmuz 2026.
This information is for general guidance only and does not replace examination, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician about your symptoms.
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