Closing wounds on the skin that are difficult to heal is the subject of plastic surgery. Since deep and wide wounds will have a hard time closing on their own, these wounds need to be properly cared for and closed with some surgeries. Cleaning and healing of damaged tissues first begins with wound care. Today, there are many different dressing materials and wound care methods specific to wounds. Plastic surgeons will guide you through the stages of handling these wounds, which dressing method should be chosen, and surgically cleaning the wound and then surgically closing it.
What methods are used in wound care?
Wound care. The first treatment is the removal of dead tissues from the wound, that is, Debridement. After the dead tissues are removed from the wound, a wound care method is chosen according to the type and quality of the remaining tissue. There is a wide range of wound care methods, ranging from simple dressing methods to technological biomaterials, complex devices such as vacuum sealing therapy, hyperbaric oxygen treatments and stem cell treatments. Since the wide variety of these products will confuse you, it is recommended that you trust and follow the method your doctor has chosen for you.
What is the cause of Pressure Sores?
Pressure sores occur in people with impaired mobility, due to the constant pressure applied to the same area. They occur due to impaired circulation. Exposure to pressure in some areas may occur due to advanced neurological disorders, previous strokes, temporary loss of consciousness, loss of sensation, and improper cast or care after some surgeries. Pressure sores are usually observed in the skin area between the bone protrusions and the ground. Pressure sores start from deep tissues. For this reason, wounds that appear very small from the outside may be much larger than expected deep down.
What surgeries can be performed on pressure sores?
The treatment to be applied to pressure sores depends on the stage of the disease, the size of the wound and the health condition of the patient. decision is made accordingly. For example, superficial wounds caused by a temporary illness can only be healed by wound care. Additionally, in deep wounds, Flap Surgery should be performed if the patient's health condition allows it. Generally, the wound will be closed with tissues of appropriate thickness and quality by advancing or moving tissues from areas close to the patient's wound area.
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