Hard-to-Heal Wounds
It is advisable to seek guidance when a wound shows no signs of improvement after several weeks, since this may indicate an underlying problem in the healing process. Hard-to-heal wounds are skin lesions that take longer than expected to close or that reopen frequently.
Common causes: They can be related to circulation problems, continuous pressure on an area, infections, or some chronic diseases that slow down tissue repair.
Warning signs: Increasing redness, foul odor, discharge, or increased pain around the wound.
Which specialist treats it? Depending on its origin, the orthopedist may intervene when the wound is associated with bone or limb injuries. If a lesion does not close as it should, requesting a professional evaluation prevents more serious complications.
Data on 8 doctors who treat hard-to-heal wounds
Specialties that treat hard-to-heal wounds
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hard-to-heal wounds
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Mario Alberto Ciénega Ramos
Dr. Jesus Francisco Meza Santini
Dr. Fernando Guevara Ayon
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Sergio Enrique Gomez Gallegos
Dr. José Antonio Velutini Kochen
Dr. Gilberto Reyna Olivera
Dr. Gustavo Rioja Garrido
Dr. Tomás Gómez Gutiérrez
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Canales Zamora
Dr. Alan Silva Toledo
Dr. George Benjamin Edgar Sanchez De La Barquera
Dr. Daniel Romero Gamboa
Dr. Lenin Ocampo
Dr. Sergio Eduardo Suarez De la Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is hard-to-heal wounds?
It is advisable to seek guidance when a wound shows no signs of improvement after several weeks, since this may indicate an underlying problem in the healing process. Hard-to-heal wounds are skin lesions that take longer than expected to close or that reopen frequently.
Which doctor treats hard-to-heal wounds?
Hard-to-Heal Wounds is usually treated by specialists in orthopedist.