Wound Debridement

Wound debridement is the removal of unhealthy tissue from a wound in order to promote the healing process.

Why undergo wound debridement?

The benefits of wound debridement include:

• Aiding in the healing of very severe burns or pressure sores;
• The removal of tissue that has been contaminated by bacteria, foreign tissue, dead cells, or crusting;
• The creation of a neat wound edge to decrease scarring;
• The obtainment of a tissue sample for testing and diagnosis

What are the types of wound debridement?

• Surgical debridementSurgical debridement can be done at the bedside or in the operating room depending on the extent of your wound. During this procedure, scalpels, forceps, scissors, and other instruments are used to remove the dead tissue to create a clean margin of healthy tissue.;
• Chemical debridement Chemical debridement uses chemical enzymes that produce a slough of necrotic tissue.;
• Mechanical debridement Mechanical debridement is a technique allowing a dressing to go from moist to wet and then manually removing the dressing causes a form of non-selective debridement.;
• Autolytic debridement Autolytic debridement utilizes dressings that retain wound fluids that assist your body’s natural abilities to clean the wound.

Where can I go for wound debridement?

Wound care debridement can help wounds heal faster and prevent any infection from spreading. Healthpointe’s Regenerative Medicine Program provides simple, effective, and non-invasive wound care options to treat complex problems and non-healing wounds by incorporating state-of-the-art technology. Contact Healthpointe, 888-719-8448, today to learn more about our Regenerative Medicine Program and discuss treatment options for your wounds.

About Healthpointe:

Healthpointe is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare organization offering a full range of medical services in practice locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles county, Orange county, San Bernardino county and Riverside county). Healthpointe has locations situated in over 10 cities in Southern California including Los Angeles, which is conveniently located near Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, South Gate, Lynwood, Montebello, Monterey Park, and Alhambra,. As a highly regarded musculoskeletal group, we have a personal investment in the highest level of service, and we are proud of our record of excellence over the last four decades with private patients, injured workers, urgent care, personal injuries, and professional and non-professional athletes. Leading our organization is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who continually strive to be at the forefront of medical innovation and healthcare service delivery. For more information, a complete list of services, and Healthpointe locations, visit https://healthpointe.net.