Wound Care
Nobody likes getting injured. But whether you scrape your knee falling off your bike or get a cut from chopping veggies, wounds happen to everyone. Proper wound care is vital to prevent infection and promote healing. At Welim Azinge, M.D. Inc, you’ll get an exhaustive list of services to promote healing of your wound. Dr. Azinge has vast experience in treating primary wounds and wounds caused by other diseases. Whether you have a roadside abrasion or a diabetic ulcer, our clinic will provide you the most comprehensive care in town.
How a Family Medicine Specialist Helps
Family medicine specialists play an important role in wound care management. Not only do they have the training and experience to properly assess and treat wounds, but they also provide continuity of care that is essential for healing. In many cases, family medicine specialists are the first point of contact for patients with wounds.
Being the first point of contact, we can provide education on proper wound care and help patients understand their options for treatment. In addition, family medicine specialists are often able to coordinate care with other specialists, such as surgeons and dermatologists. In short, family medicine specialists are an essential part of the wound care team. In this regard, our clinic is the perfect place for you. Dr. Welim Azinge is a board-certified family medicine specialists with over 12 years of experience at your service.
Types of Wounds That We Treat
As already mentioned, Dr. Azinge provides comprehensive medical care for many types of wounds. The wound types range from simple wounds and tick bites to infected wounds and ulcers. The following is the list of types of wounds that our clinic treats:
- Diabetic Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Vasculitis Ulcers
- Surgical Wounds
- Complex Soft Tissue Wounds
- Infected Wounds
- Burns
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Skin Tears
- Bites and Stings
- Contusions
- Blisters
- Seroma
- Hematomas
Stage 1 To 5 of Wound Care
Wound care is not a technical medical procedure, but it can easily get complicated without proper long-term care. For most cases, wound repair occurs in five stages. In all these stages, the management differs slightly. A slight mistake may cause permanent scar, or even sepsis. But you don’t need to worry. Dr. Azinge’s years of experience will make your wound care journey an easy one.
- Stage 1 or Coagulation Stage – in this stage the wound is red and might bleed. The body attempts to stop bleeding by making a clot to seal the wound. The wound is susceptible to infections at this stage, so proper cleaning is crucial.
- Stage 2 or Inflammatory Stage – in this stage the wound is filled with neutrophils and macrophages. These cells clear the debris and kill any bacteria in the wound site. In some cases, suturing is imperative for the induction of the inflammatory stage.
- Stage 3 or Epithelization – the epithelial cells start to grow again. The wound is covered with a thin pink layer. This stage is vulnerable to abrasion or reinjury.
- Stage 4 or Fibroplasia – this stage is characterized by growth of the underlying tissue, like collagen and muscle fibers.
- Stage 5 or Maturation – maturation is a prolonged process that occurs over months to years after wound infliction. The wound matures and its tensile strength increases. For example, the type III collagen is replaced by type I collagen, which has more tensile strength.
The stages of wound healing are interdependent. If one stage isn’t fully completed, the wound can become infected, disfigured, or cause systematic disease. Dr. Azinge thoroughly inspects each wound and defines the stage. The stage-appropriate wound care treatment is then begun to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury, make sure to contact us early. You can call the Welim Azinge, M.D. Inc clinic in El Centro, CA, at (760) 693-5372. Alternatively, you may also request an in-person or telehealth appointment online.
