Wound non-healing results from local factors in the wound itself and systemic factors in the patient's body. Identifying and addressing these factors is the key to breaking the non-healing cycle.
Local Factors (In the Wound):
- Infection: Bacteria in the wound consume oxygen and nutrients, secreting toxins that destroy new tissue.
- Biofilm: Protected bacterial colonies with a protective coating — resistant to antibiotics and immune system.
- Dead tissue: Impedes healing and feeds bacteria.
- Continuous pressure or friction: Destroys new tissue.
Systemic Factors (In the Patient):
- Uncontrolled diabetes: Affects immunity, nerves, and vessels.
- Malnutrition: Protein, vitamin, and mineral deficiency.
- Circulatory problems: Venous or arterial insufficiency.
- Smoking: Reduces oxygen reaching the wound by 30-40%.
- Medications: Long-term corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, chemotherapy.
- Anemia: Less oxygen to tissues.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we perform comprehensive assessment of all factors and create a plan treating both the wound and causes together.