TN Vascular and Thoracic Surgical Associates, PC
We can help heal
hard-to heal wounds.
Living with a wound that won't heal is frustrating, often painful, and potentially serious. A wound care management plan tailored for you can help improve your healing and quality of life.
Our country is in the midst of an enormous rise in wound care, mostly secondary to diabetes. There are currently 17 million diabetics in the United States. A high percentage of these are patients who have non-healing wounds that require advanced wound care. Often, these wounds, untreated, lead to amputations that further debilitate those afflicted, complicating their health status even further.
About 15 percent of the elderly population suffers from chronic wounds, and the number of individuals 65 and older will double during the next 30 years, experts say. It is estimated that 5 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds today.
Vascular experts are equipped with innovative techniques that provide specialized care and management needed to address hard to heal wounds. Dr. Drummond is experienced in treating a wide array of challenging wounds.
Are you ready to begin your journey to a better day?
Services
Comprehensive Care For All Stages Of Wound Management
Our multidisciplinary wound care team conducts a complete diagnostic assessment of each patient before developing an individualized plan of care. Our team specializes in the treatment of:
• Post-surgical wounds
• Pressure ulcers including deep tissue injury
• Arterial ulcers
• Venous Ulcers
• Neuropathic wounds
• Fistulas
• Dehisced wounds
• Complex ostomies
• Complications associated with lymphedema
• Complications associated with infections and incontinence
• Complications from diabetes or vascular conditions
NOW Wound Care and Limb Preservation focuses exclusively on the care of medically complex wounds, many of our patients experience conditions such as vascular disease and diabetes. These diagnoses not only contribute to wound development but can also slow the healing process. In advanced cases, surgical intervention may be necessary in order to prevent further complications and improve quality of life.
If healing fails or slows then there is a reason. Dr. Drummond and his team WILL find the reason and make the needed adjustment to your treatment plan.
Common Barriers to Healing:
► Arterial Insufficiency
► Venous Insufficiency
► Neuropathic Injury
► Contaminated Tissue
► Inappropriate Wound Care Plan
Risks
Every wound is different.
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Do you have an open sore, ulcer or injury that hasn't healed after two weeks of treatment?
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Do you have swelling, weepy blisters or open sores on your legs?
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Do you have skin on your legs that appears scaly or has changed color?
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Do you have side effects of radiation treatment, such as wounds that won't heal, dry mouth, teeth issues or painful swallowing?
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Do you have surgical incisions that have not healed?
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Do you have open or painful areas on your buttocks, tailbone or hips?
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Do you have bone infections?
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Do you have a nonhealing wound in addition to diabetes, circulation issues or an autoimmune disorder?
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Do you have a wound with exposed muscle, tendon or bone?
Aggressive Healing with a Gentle Touch
Our wound care program is called NOW Wound Care and Limb Preservation. NOW offers a unique healing environment for our patients. The staff of professionals in our center often care for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or illness. In some cases, a patient's medical condition can result in chronic non-healing wounds, persistent resting pain, and impaired circulation caused by peripheral vascular disease.
Our clinical professionals often have to deal with the following types of wounds:
• Arterial Leg Wounds
• Venous Stasis Wounds
• Pressure Wounds
• Diabetic Foot Wounds
We utilize the most advanced technology and the latest treatment techniques to provide the tailored care to treating and healing wounds.
Amputations
Until recently, the surgical response to these conditions was most often amputation. While some cases may necessitate amputation, many patients are now more aggressively evaluated for the opportunity to spare the limb. Our multidisciplinary care teams at NOW Wound Care and Limb Preservation work together to help restore vascularization, minimize limb loss and maximize healing.
Commitment to your care
Our Physicians and Staff are committed to YOU. Our goal is to maintain or improve your Quality of Life. We will keep you and your family informed at every stage along your path to healing.
