Signs a wound has stalled
- It has not gotten meaningfully smaller in a few weeks
- It keeps reopening, or heals and breaks down again
- Dressing changes are happening, but nothing is changing
- You have diabetes, circulation problems, or limited mobility, and a wound is lingering
Redness is spreading, the wound is hot, swelling fast, or smells bad, or you have a fever or feel very unwell. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Chronic wounds I treat
How I approach a non-healing wound
First, I look for why it has stalled. The wound itself, and everything around it: circulation, nutrition, pressure, blood sugar, medications, how you are getting through the day.
Then the plan. That can include:
- Debridement to clear tissue that is blocking healing
- Dressing choices matched to the wound, not a default
- Allograft patches and other advanced therapies when conventional care has plateaued
- Ongoing monitoring, so we know quickly whether it is working
- Direct coordination with your primary care team
It all happens at home. See mobile advanced wound care in Phoenix & Maricopa County.
Insurance
Vital Cares accepts Medicare Part B for eligible wound-care services. Coverage depends on the specific service, medical necessity, documentation requirements, and applicable Medicare Part B coverage criteria. Our team can review coverage information before treatment.
Details on the Medicare Part B mobile wound care page.
Common questions
What is a non-healing wound?
A wound that has stopped improving, keeps reopening, or has not gotten meaningfully smaller in a few weeks despite care.
Can you treat a chronic wound at home?
Yes. Assessment and treatment, including debridement and allograft application when appropriate, happen at your home anywhere in Maricopa County.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
If redness is spreading, the wound is hot, swelling fast, or smells bad, or you have a fever or feel very unwell, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Is chronic wound care covered by Medicare Part B?
Vital Cares accepts Medicare Part B for eligible wound-care services. Coverage depends on the specific service, medical necessity, documentation requirements, and applicable Medicare Part B coverage criteria. Our team can review coverage information before treatment.