The 4 Most Common Chronic Wounds We Treat

Managing and treating chronic wounds in the home gives our wound-certified clinicians the opportunity to assess and mitigate risks associated with wound healing. Typically defined as non-healing for over 30 days, here are four of the most common chronic wounds we treat at Esperta Health: arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, and venous leg ulcers.

Most Common Chronic Wounds

Each type of wound presents unique challenges and requires specialized care to promote healing and prevent complications. Through a tailored treatment plan, we can reduce the average healing time by 20% for common chronic wounds.

1. Arterial or ischemic ulcers are wounds or openings on the skin that happen when blood does not flow well through narrow or damaged arteries. These ulcers usually show up on the legs, feet, or toes because of a problem called peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition where the blood vessels that carry blood to your legs and feet become narrow or blocked. This makes it harder for blood to flow to these areas which can lead to lack of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue resulting in tissue death and open wounds.
2. A diabetic foot ulcer is a wound anywhere on the foot (including the toes) of a person with diabetes (a condition meaning there is too much sugar in the blood). Nerve damage to the feet and decreased blood flow can cause a diabetic foot ulcer.
3. A pressure injury is an area of wounded or damaged skin that is often found where your bones are close to the skin’s surface, such as the elbows, hips, buttocks, ankles, and heels.
4. A venous leg ulcer is a wound or opening on the skin of the lower leg, ankle, or foot that doesn’t heal due to vein disease, also called venous insufficiency or venous stasis.

We Improve Healing Outcomes

It’s also worth noting that with the care of a wound-certified clinician, these common chronic wounds can be healed more quickly.  

• 78% of diabetic wounds healed within 90 days
• 75% of pressure wounds are healed within 90 days
• 68% of venous leg wounds are healed within 90 days

By offering comprehensive care at home, our clinicians can tailor care to the patient’s exact needs. Additionally, we can significantly reduce healing times and improve patient outcomes by addressing the unique challenges presented by arterial ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, and venous leg ulcers.