For state-of-the-art wound treatment
NorthShore University HealthSystem Plastic Surgery Center provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved during the course of conventional treatment.
- These wounds can cause severe health risks and may result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems.
- Our comprehensive approach can heal wounds that have resisted other treatments, help you avoid loss of limbs, reduce incidence of recurrence, and get your life back.
Care of complex wounds, such as those on feet and legs, pressure ulcers, and wounds due to radiation or trauma, can be treated by state-of-the-art treatments available at the Wound Care Center within our plastic surgery practice.
Our center provides a multi-disciplinary team approach for a faster time to healing and your return to normal function.
Treatment modalities include:
- Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO)
- Skin substitutes
- Surgical reconstruction with flaps