The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.: Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Medicine Services

WOUND TREATMENT
AND
HYPERBARIC MEDICINE SERVICES

(219) 886-4899 or (219) 738-6647

Comprehensive range of therapies for the clinical management of patients with acute and chronic wounds.

A wound that won't heal needs more than just another dressing. It needs the expertise of a wound care team. The Wound Treatment Center has this expertise. Our team provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of problem or non-healing wounds. This treatment can promote healing of the wound and reduce amputations.

The Wound Treatment Center has experienced physicians and nurses on staff who will evaluate your wound. Special diagnostic tests need to be performed to find out more about your body and the status of your wound.

An individualized treatment plan is established once the test results are determined. This treatment can include specialized dressings, antibiotic therapy, wound debridement, hyperbaric consultation, nutritional counseling, physical therapy and consults with other physician specialists. Follow-up visits for assessment and treatment are scheduled, or referral to other services, such as Home Health Care, can be arranged.

A comprehensive wound care approach is recommended for all patients with non-healing wounds. A non-healing, chronic wound can be frustrating, time-consuming and costly to both patients and insurers. The team approach can result in less cost and quicker healing of the wound.

The core team includes the referring physician, Wound Center physician and nurse specialists, who work with other specialists and services including:

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• Vascular Surgeons
• Orthopedic Surgeons
• Plastic Surgeons
• Nutritional Counseling
• Medical Diabetes Consultant
• Wound Care R.N.s
• Diabetic Programs
• Physical & Occupational Therapy

The Wound Treatment Centers at The Methodist Hospitals in Gary and Merrillville offer a comprehensive range of therapies for the clinical management of patients with acute and chronic wounds. The type of wounds treated include:

• Diabetic wounds
• Arterial ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Trauma wounds/crush injuries
• Compromised skin grafts and flaps
• Complex soft tissue wounds
• Osteomyelitis
• Radiation tissue damage
• Osteoradionecrosis
• Problem surgical wounds
• Soft tissue infections
• Gangrene

For more information or to make an appointment, please call (219) 886-4899 or (219) 738-6647.

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