As June signifies Wound Healing Awareness Month, the Lake Cumberland Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Medicine is committed to enhancing understanding about essential wound care and the critical services we provide. Chronic, non-healing wounds can drastically affect a patient's quality of life, resulting in pain, restricted mobility, and emotional challenges. It is vital for individuals to recognize the importance of proper treatment and to seek assistance when necessary.

Understanding Wounds

Wounds can differ significantly in severity, falling into two primary categories: acute and chronic. Acute wounds result from surgery, cuts, or accidents and typically heal within a set timeframe. Conversely, chronic wounds fail to progress through the standard healing stages, potentially lasting for weeks, months, or even years. Common causes of chronic wounds include conditions like diabetes, venous insufficiency, and pressure ulcers.

The Importance of Wound Care

Effective wound care is imperative to prevent infection, accelerate healing, and minimize complication risks. Our specialized team at the Lake Cumberland Wound Care Center is equipped with the latest techniques and treatments tailored to address complex wounds. Among our offerings are advanced dressing changes, transcutaneous oxygen measurement, wound debridement, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which significantly aids the body’s wound-healing mechanisms.

Comprehensive Services at Our Wound Care Center

Our Wound Care Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including experienced clinicians proficient in various treatment modalities designed for specific needs. Key services include:

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Each patient undergoes a thorough assessment to pinpoint the underlying causes of their wounds, enabling a targeted treatment plan.
• Advanced Treatments: We provide innovative therapies, including negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered skin substitutes, and routine hyperbaric oxygen therapy to deliver healing oxygen to tissues effectively.
• Patient Education: Our team educates patients on proper at-home wound care, dietary considerations, and lifestyle changes that promote healing.
• Ongoing Support: Recovery is an ongoing journey. Our center ensures continual monitoring and adjusts treatment plans as needed for optimal healing.

Our center specializes in treating various wound types, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, skin tears, post-surgical incisions, radiation wounds, burns, traumatic injuries, and any wound that hasn't shown improvement in 30 days.

As we honor Wound Healing Awareness Month, we urge everyone to take a proactive stance toward their wound care. If you or someone you know is battling a chronic wound, please reach out to the Lake Cumberland Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Medicine. Together, we can pave the way for recovery, enhancing health and quality of life within our community.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 606.451.3820.