Thibodaux, Louisiana – September 19, 2024 – Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the expansion of its wound care services with the addition of an outpatient center dedicated to treating chronic wounds such as diabetes-related foot ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers (from swollen legs), pressure sores and other conditions.
Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center located at 290 Bowie Road, Suite A, Thibodaux, will provide state-of-the-art treatments and technology including two hyperbaric oxygen therapy units. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is utilized for patients who have conditions that may benefit from breathing in 100% oxygen under pressure greater than sea level. Patients with diabetic foot ulcers, late effects of radiation, chronic bone infections and several other conditions will be evaluated and appropriately treated utilizing the hyperbaric unit if needed.
“With the incidence and prevalence of chronic, non-healing wounds on the rise, Thibodaux Regional has further developed services that provide quality wound care and reduce limb amputations,” said Greg Stock, CEO, Thibodaux Regional Health System. “Our goal is to improve the quality of life for patients, and provide comprehensive wound care and limb preservation care close to home.”
Amputations related to the complications of diabetes such as peripheral artery disease (poor circulation), are the most common cause of lower-extremity amputations, and many of these are unnecessary. Approximately 50,000-60,000 major lower-extremity amputations are performed each year in the U.S. as a result of diabetes-related complications. Thibodaux Regional has the expertise needed to provide care that can avoid unnecessary amputations in many patients.
Patients undergo a thorough examination to determine the underlying cause of a wound, and may receive one or more treatments, which may include:
• Special circulation tests
• Bone scan, MRI or CT scan
• Debridement (removal of dead tissue)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
• Offloading (removing pressure from the wound with special shoes or other devices)
• Wound biopsy
• Wound cultures
• Other treatments or procedures
For more information contact Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center at 985.493.4140.