Specialties & Services

Wound Care

Your body’s natural self-repair mechanisms heal most wounds. But if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or other health conditions, you may need specialized wound care. At BJC HealthCare, our multispecialty team can help you heal from chronic or non-healing wounds (those which haven’t responded to medical care within 30 days) and and regain your life.

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Wound care specialties and services at BJC

We draw on many specialty services to provide comprehensive care for challenging wounds.

Debridement

 We use a variety of techniques to remove dead or unhealthy tissue from wounds to aid the healing process. Debridement is often the first step in the treatment of non-healing wounds.

Biologics and skin substitutes

 Skin substitutes (either temporary or permanent) cover and protect open wounds. Unlike traditional dressings, they mimic your body’s healing process and stimulate tissue repair. Skin substitutes may be artificial or made of biological materials (from living organisms).

Compression therapy

 Compression therapy uses bandages or special stockings to put pressure on blood vessel ulcers in your lower limbs. Compression therapy can restore blood flow, reduce inflammation, and ease wound-related discomfort.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a highly effective wound treatment that can reduce swelling, fight infection, and stimulate new tissue and blood vessel growth. HBOT exposes your body to higher-than-normal levels of oxygen to speed up the healing process.

Negative pressure wound therapy

 Negative pressure wound therapy, or vacuum-assisted closure, may help if you have diabetic foot wounds, burns, skin grafts, or surgical wounds. We use special dressings and a pump to gently remove fluid from your wound and aid new tissue growth.

Ostomy care

 An ostomy is a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows waste or urine to leave your body. You may need an ostomy after gastrointestinal surgery if your digestive tract doesn’t work as it should. We provide pre-surgical ostomy marking and post-surgical ostomy management and education.

Pressure mapping

 Using a special mat with sensors, we check areas of your body that are at risk for pressure ulcers. Pressure mapping helps us select repositioning techniques and dressings that can prevent skin breakdown. You may benefit from pressure mapping if you use a wheelchair or are bedbound.

Specialty wound dressing and supplies

 Our experts show you or your caregivers how to check, change, and manage dressings. We recommend the right dressings to protect your wound, prevent infection, and maintain moisture balance.

Surgery
In some cases, surgery may be necessary to heal complex wounds and prevent limb amputation. Vascular surgeons use open and minimally invasive techniques to restore blood flow to your lower limbs, called revascularization. Reconstructive surgeons offer advanced skin grafting and tissue transfers for people with burns, trauma, and large surgical wounds.

Why choose us for wound care?

When you have a wound that won’t heal, it can feel like your life has been put on hold. Our wound care specialists offer a range of innovative therapies to heal sores and wounds that haven’t improved with conventional treatments. Our skilled team can help enhance your comfort and quality of life.

We offer:

  • Advanced wound treatments: State-of-the-art wound care therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, and vascular surgery, help you heal. Our specialists tailor treatment to your individual needs.
  • Multispecialty approach: Doctors, nurses, and physical therapists with extensive wound care training oversee your care. Our wound care physicians also work alongside radiologists, surgeons, podiatrists, diabetes specialists, and registered dietitians to provide the different types of care you may need.
  • Convenient wound care centers: BJC HealthCare offers wound care services across Missouri and Illinois. No matter where you live, you have access to high quality care and faster healing for even the most complex chronic wounds.
  • Compassion and support: We understand that chronic wounds impact your life in many ways. Our experts take the time to listen to your needs and design treatment plans that improve your comfort, mobility, and independence.

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