Conditions We Treat
Chronic and Complex Wound Conditions
Providing advanced wound care for chronic and complex wounds in Gilbert, Mesa, and Phoenix.
Wound Care
Non-healing or difficult-to-heal wounds
Venous Leg Ulcers
Leg or ankle ulcers caused by poor circulation and swelling problems
Diabetic / Neuropathic Ulcers
Lower extremity ulcers are common complications of Diabetes and neuropathy
Arterial Ulcers
Painful non-healing sores from low blood flow
Vasculitis
Ulcers due to autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, SLE, Raynaud’s, Lupus, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hashimoto’s
Sickle Cell Ulcers
Chronic, painful leg ulcers from Sickle Cell Disease
Traumatic Wounds
Skin tears, blood blisters, hematomas, impact-related swelling, and lacerations
Surgical Wounds
Post-operative complications, incision swelling and opening, amputation complications
Soft Tissue Infections
Cellulitis, post-surgical infections, diabetic infections, and venous leg infections
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
Flesh-eating bacteria and Fournier’s gangrene
Bone & Hardware Infections
Osteomyelitis or infections involving implants
Charcot Foot
Neuropathic foot deformity with high ulcer risk
Radiation Injury
Skin breakdown or ulcers caused by radiation therapy
Lymphedema
Chronic swelling of legs, thighs, or abdomen
Ostomy Complications
Complications or peristomal ulcerations around colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy sites
Pressure Injuries
Ulcers (or “bedsores”) caused by chronic mobility issues or acute illness
Wound Care - Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
A wound is considered non-healing when it has not reduced in size by at least 50% within four weeks. At that point, it is classified as a chronic wound and often needs more specialized care. Creating the right healing environment and addressing factors that may be slowing recovery, such as infection, circulation issues, pressure, or blood sugar concerns, can help get the wound back on a healthy path toward healing.
When the valves in your veins stop working properly, blood can pool in your legs and lead to swelling, skin changes, and sores that drain and don’t heal on their own. These non-healing wounds often require specialized care. Our team builds a treatment plan that fits your daily routine, provides the compression support needed to close the wound, and helps keep it healed long term.
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Lower extremity ulcers are common complications of Diabetes and neuropathy.
Factors like poor circulation, nerve damage, and infection can make these ulcers especially difficult to treat. We use evidence-based wound care along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) when appropriate. HBOT increases oxygen delivery to compromised tissue, supports new tissue growth, and helps the body fight infection more effectively.
A critical step in treatment is confirming that the lower extremity has adequate arterial blood flow. When needed, we coordinate a full vascular evaluation to determine whether additional intervention is required before advanced wound care can begin.
AZ Wound uses custom-applied Total Contact Casts (TCCs)—the gold-standard treatment for diabetic and neuropathic foot ulcers. Our multilayer fiberglass system is individually fitted for each patient, rather than the simple “roll-on” casts commonly used in many clinics.
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Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers develop when there isn’t enough blood supply reaching the tissues. Without adequate circulation, the skin and underlying tissue cannot heal, leading to painful, non-healing sores. These ulcers may result from long-standing hypertension, smoking, or circulation problems – and can also occur in patients with dialysis fistulas due to steal syndrome, where blood flow is diverted away from the limb.
We perform a thorough assessment of circulation and, when needed, coordinate care with our trusted network of vascular surgeons to restore blood flow whenever possible. In some cases, arterial ulcers may also be associated with calciphylaxis, a rare but serious condition involving calcium buildup in small blood vessels.
Our goal is to identify the underlying vascular issue and create a treatment plan focused on improving circulation, relieving pain, and promoting wound healing.
Vasculitis
Vasculitis-related ulcers occur when autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Raynaud’s, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hashimoto’s, or Pyoderma Gangrenosum – cause inflammation and damage to the blood vessels. When circulation is disrupted, the skin and tissue cannot heal properly, leading to painful, slow-healing sores.
Our approach focuses on healing the wound and addressing the underlying systemic disease. We manage the local ulcer while coordinating with rheumatology when needed for infusion therapies or advanced immunologic treatments that target the root cause of the vascular inflammation.
By supporting both wound healing and immune regulation, we help patients achieve more effective and lasting improvement.
Sickle Cell Ulcers
Chronic, painful leg ulcers can develop in people with Sickle Cell Disease due to reduced blood flow, fragile skin, and ongoing inflammation. These wounds often heal slowly and may recur. We focus on protecting the tissue, improving circulation, and coordinating with your hematology team to address the underlying sickle cell–related factors.
Traumatic Wounds
Traumatic wounds can range from road rash and skin tears to large tissue defects that may or may not require surgery. After an injury, swelling, pain, bleeding, and hematomas can slow healing and increase the risk of infection. We treat a wide range of traumatic injuries, including skin tears, blood blisters, hematomas, lacerations, and swelling from impact.
AZ Wound has pioneered an advanced approach for skin tears and avulsion injuries. Instead of steri-stripping or “pushing the skin back”—methods that often lead to tissue death—we remove the traumatized tissue, clean it, and reapply it as a viable graft, effectively performing an in-clinic skin graft to preserve tissue.
This technique must be performed within 48 hours of the injury to ensure the tissue can be successfully salvaged.
Our treatment strategy focuses on improving tissue quality, reducing inflammation, preventing infection, and supporting rapid, healthy healing after trauma.
Surgical wounds can heal slowly when part of an incision opens, becomes infected, or experiences swelling or tension. Whether the procedure was cosmetic or traumatic, we provide specialized care for complex incision-line complications.
When appropriate, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be used to support healing and help prevent tissue loss or flap failure. Treatment plans may also include options such as negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), targeted dressings, and close monitoring to reduce inflammation and protect vulnerable tissue.
From routine surgical incisions to high-risk postoperative wounds, our team works to promote safe, effective healing and restore day-to-day function.
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Soft Tissue Infections
Soft tissue infections – such as cellulitis, post-surgical infections, diabetic infections, and venous leg infections – can progress quickly and require prompt, specialized treatment. Our team becomes the primary managing provider for these conditions, overseeing appropriate antibiotic therapy and using compression systems to reduce inflammation and protect the surrounding tissue. We address the source of the infection, control swelling, and prevent deeper complications while supporting safe, effective healing.
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
Necrotizing soft tissue infections, sometimes referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria”, are rapidly progressing infections that destroy skin, fat, and muscle. This category also includes Fournier’s gangrene, a severe infection of the groin and perineal region. After lifesaving hospital care, close follow-up in our wound clinic is essential. We provide daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to strengthen damaged tissue, enhance oxygen delivery, and accelerate healing.
Bone & Hardware Infections
Bone and hardware infections, including osteomyelitis or infections around implants, require a coordinated and aggressive treatment approach. Care often involves IV antibiotics, surgical debridement, or a combination of both. At AZ Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine, we work closely with infectious disease specialists and surgeons to protect the bone and prevent further tissue loss. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be an important adjunct, creating a synergistic effect with antibiotics and supporting the body’s ability to clear infection.
Charcot Foot
Charcot foot is a neuropathic deformity that weakens the bones and joints, leading to foot collapse and a significantly higher risk of ulceration. The mainstay of treatment is strict off-loading—reducing pressure on the foot to prevent further breakdown—while still allowing you to walk safely and maintain mobility.
Management often includes the use of a Total Contact Cast (TCC) to stabilize the foot and redistribute pressure. We also work closely with prosthetists to create custom-fitted orthotics that support long-term foot protection and help maintain alignment. When structural deformity requires additional intervention, we collaborate with trusted podiatrists to evaluate surgical options and ensure comprehensive care.
Our goal is to protect the foot, prevent skin breakdown, and treat any ulcers that develop as early and effectively as possible.
Radiation Injury
Radiation injuries can develop months or even years after cancer treatment when previously irradiated skin, soft tissue, or bone becomes fragile and slow to heal. Radiation stops cancer cells from dividing – but it also impairs normal tissue repair, leaving the area vulnerable to ulcers, chronic inflammation, and tissue breakdown.
At AZ Wound, we use everything in our arsenal to revive radiation-damaged tissue. This includes stimulatory biologic products and advanced wound therapies designed to improve circulation, strengthen compromised tissue, and promote durable healing. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is FDA-approved for late radiation effects and helps restore blood flow, increase oxygen delivery, and support tissue regeneration.
Our goal is to rebuild tissue integrity, enhance oxygenation, and support long-term recovery in areas affected by previous radiation.
Lymphedema can affect one or both limbs and often causes persistent swelling that increases the risk of wounds and infection. We offer multiple forms of compression therapy, including serial edema wraps, to remove excess lymphatic fluid and reduce swelling. Once an optimal size is reached, we help you find long-term control through compression stockings, lymphedema pumps, or a combination of both – tailoring treatment to your mobility and daily needs.
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Ostomy Complications
Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries can develop from prolonged pressure, moisture, or friction, leading to bedsores or moisture-associated skin breakdown. Ongoing incontinence can also cause recurring skin irritation and breakdown. We create a targeted treatment plan to protect the skin, reduce irritation, and help prevent these wounds from returning.