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A complex wound is an acute or chronic injury to the skin and underlying tissues that does not heal in a timely or straightforward manner with standard treatment.
These wounds typically exhibit one or more complicating factors such as:
Slow healing time, often persisting beyond three months
Presence of infection or superimposed microbial colonization
Compromised blood supply leading to tissue necrosis (death)
Extensive tissue loss or damage
Associated underlying medical conditions (comorbidities) like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or immunosuppression that impair healing
Development of complications like osteomyelitis (bone infection) or significant inflammation
Because of these factors, complex wounds defy healing by conventional, simple dressings and require specialized, multidisciplinary care often involving surgical interventions, advanced wound therapies, and comprehensive management of underlying health issues. Examples include diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, infected wounds, burns, and wounds linked with vasculitis or other chronic inflammatory conditions.
A complex wound is not just a wound with delayed healing but one complicated by biological, clinical, or systemic factors requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
At our Centre of Excellence for complex wounds, we provide comprehensive, expert care that goes beyond simply dressing the wound.
Our team prioritizes essential wound bed preparation, including precise sharp debridement, to remove non-viable tissue and promote optimal healing conditions. This meticulous approach ensures that the wound environment is properly managed to accelerate recovery, reduce infection risk, and enhance the effectiveness of advanced therapies.
By integrating evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans, we deliver superior outcomes for patients with challenging wounds.
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