Traumatic & Non-Healing Wounds
Wounds from accidents, crush injuries or trauma can fail to heal when blood supply, infection or tissue damage get in the way. These chronic traumatic wounds need active management to close.
warningSymptoms & Signs
- check_circleA wound from injury that has not healed as expected
- check_circleExposed deeper tissue, persistent discharge or odour
- check_circleSurrounding redness, swelling or pain
helpCauses & Risk Factors
- check_circleRoad accident wounds and crush injuries
- check_circleDeep lacerations with tissue loss
- check_circlePoor blood supply or infection delaying healing
emergencyWhen to See a Doctor
- check_circleAn injury wound not healing within two to three weeks
- check_circleSigns of infection — spreading redness, pus, fever
- check_circleExposed bone, tendon or large tissue loss
medical_servicesHow Dr. Shah Treats It
Dr. Shah assesses the wound for infection, blood supply and tissue loss, then uses debridement, advanced dressings and — where needed — reconstructive surgery (flaps or grafts) to achieve durable closure.
quiz Frequently Asked Questions
Chronic wounds usually have a reason — infection, poor circulation, or dead tissue. Finding and treating that cause is what gets healing moving.
Not always. Many close with wound care; larger wounds with tissue loss may need reconstruction. Assessment decides.