At a glance:
Wound healing requires adequate blood flow, pressure relief, infection control, and good nutrition and diabetes management. When any of these factors are compromised, wounds can linger or worsen.
During evaluation, we consider multiple contributors including:
Please seek urgent evaluation if you notice:
We focus on whether circulation is limiting healing. Depending on your situation, evaluation may include circulation testing and imaging.
If blood flow is reduced, we discuss a plan to improve circulation when appropriate, and we coordinate with wound care and other specialists as needed.
If you have a wound that isn’t healing, don’t wait. An evaluation can clarify whether circulation is part of the problem and what the next best steps are.
Medical information on this page is for general education and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. If you believe you have an emergency, call 911.
Yes. Small wounds can worsen if circulation is poor or infection develops—especially in diabetes.
Evaluation may include non-invasive circulation testing and imaging. Your provider will recommend what’s appropriate.
No. Wound care is often multidisciplinary. Our role is to evaluate and treat circulation issues that can prevent healing.
PAD reduces blood flow, which can impair healing and increase risk of complications.
If there is fever, spreading redness, drainage, blackened tissue, or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent evaluation.