Services
What is a Chronic Wound?
A chronic wound is any injury to the skin that does not heal. Typically, these wounds result from poor circulation; sustained pressure; or infection and/or chronic diseases.
The UPMC Hamot Wound Care Center’s services include:
- Treatment of new and chronic wounds
- Onsite vascular testing
- Advanced reconstructive and limb salvage techniques
- Growth factor therapy
- Whirlpool and other physical therapy agents
- Onsite radiology
- Specialized bracing and shoe fitting
- Total contact casting
- Diabetes education
- Nutritional consultation
The UPMC Hamot Wound Care Center team consists of:
- Primary care physicians
- Vascular surgeon
- Plastic surgeons
- Podiatric surgeons
- Infectious disease physicians
- Endocrinologists
- Physical therapists
- Orthotists
- Nutritionists
- Certified wound care nurses
