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Types of Wounds

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  • What are the various wound types?
  • What is a chronic wound?
  • Venous Leg Ulcer
  • Arterial Ulcers
  • Diabetic Ulcers
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Types of Wounds

What are the various wound types?

Wounds are classified into six types of wounds based on how the wound is developed. 

Abrasions – scrapes or scratches on the surface layers of the skin.

Avulsions – the tearing of the skin, usually from a traumatic incident. 

Incisions – a smooth cut like those during surgery.

Laceration – an abnormal or rough cut that may occur from an accident.

Punctures – a wound that permeated through several skin layers, caused by a sharp, pointed object.

Ulceration – an open wound that develops from within the body itself due to health conditions like poor circulation or diabetes.

What is a chronic wound?

Wounds are classified as either acute or chronic based on how long the wound has been prevalent. An acute wound is caused by a traumatic encounter, such as surgery or injury that can occur in an accident.   Chronic wounds are those that get “stuck” in the healing process due to various reasons.  The wound-healing process can get derailed due to poor circulation, edema, infections, and nutritional factors. A chronic wound care specialist can help identify these conditions and get patients back on a healing path.

Venous Leg Ulcer

Venous Leg Ulcer

Wounds that develop due to poor venous return from legs.

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Arterial Ulcers

Wounds that develop due to poor arterial blood flow to legs.

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Arterial Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers

Diabetic Ulcers

Ulcers that develop when diabetes is not managed properly.

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Pressure Injuries

Also known as “bed sores” that develop due to skin pressure from prolonged sitting or laying in bed.

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Pressure Injuries

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