MHP Wound Center
Starting November 7th, we will begin seeing patients at the MHP Intelliplex
Professional Building across the street from the MHP Medical Center. Our
new address is 2460 Intelliplex Drive, Suite 230. We hope to see you soon!
A wound that won't heal can be a constant source of pain and frustration.
It can also be a serious medical problem for patients who do not get the
treatment and support they need. Nearly 6.7 million people in American
suffer from non-healing, chronic wounds. Conditions such as diabetes,
pressure ulcers, circulatory issues or injuries can put a patient at risk
for hard-to-heal wounds. At MHP Wound Center, our local care team can
help you get better, so you can get back to everyday life.
What is a Non-Healing Wound?
A non-healing wound is a chronic wound that doesn’t heal within five
to eight weeks, even though you’ve been following your provider’s
instructions to take care of it. Non-healing wounds can cause deeper skin
erosion, infection and further complications. These conditions can be
very serious because they can lead to an additional illness or even the
loss of a limb. There are many different types of non-healing wounds,
but the most frequent is an ulcer.
Types of non-healing wounds:
- Pressure sores or ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Radiation sores
- Venous leg ulcers
- Surgical, trauma wounds
- Arterial Ulcers
- Foot ulcers due to diabetes, poor blood flow, or swollen legs
Treatments for Non-Healing Wounds
To take a holistic approach to effective wound care management and healing,
MHP Wound Center offers the best in advanced wound care right here in
Shelbyville. Our team consists of wound care specialists that work directly
with other expert staff to take an interdisciplinary approach to wound
treatment and healing due to the complex nature of chronic wounds. The
combined knowledge of all health care disciplines at MHP — from
surgery to primary care — is vital for effective chronic wound management,
treating the person as a whole. Our therapies and treatments may include
a variety of:
- Patient education
- Physical therapy
- Pain management
- Disease management
- Removal of dead tissue (debridement)
- Radiation or other treatments