Types of Wounds We Treat:
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Venous Stasis Ulcers (often caused by chronic venous insufficiency)
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Arterial Ulcers (due to poor blood flow from peripheral arterial disease)
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Vascular Insufficiency
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Ischemic Ulcers (caused by severely reduced circulation)
STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT OPTIONS
Types of Wound Treatments
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Advanced dressings and topical treatments to protect the wound and support healing
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Regular wound cleaning and debridement (removal of dead tissue)
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Antibiotics if infection is present
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When appropriate, skin grafting or advanced wound closure methods may be used to help large or non-healing wounds close more effectively
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Specialized compression bandages or stockings to improve blood flow in the legs and reduce swelling
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Support for lifestyle changes, including diabetes management, quitting smoking, and staying active
Addressing the root cause of the wound, to prevent it from ever happening again.
FOR PROVIDERS
When to Send a Referral:
Consider referring a patient if they have:
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Poor or delayed wound healing
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Dead, necrotic, or infected tissue
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Wounds with exposed bone or tendon
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Non-healing surgical wounds or dehisced incisions
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Vascular compromise, including arterial, venous, or lymphatic insufficiency
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Diabetic foot ulcers or neuropathic ulcers
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Pressure ulcers that are worsening or not responding to standard care
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Ischemic ulcers (caused by poor blood flow)
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Venous stasis ulcers due to chronic venous insufficiency
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Mixed arterial and venous ulcers
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Recurrent or chronic leg ulcers
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Signs of underlying peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
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Wounds complicated by significant swelling or lymphedema
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Chronic non-healing wounds requiring advanced dressings, debridement, or specialized car
Early referral can help prevent complications, reduce hospital admissions, and support faster, more successful healing outcomes.
FOR PATIENTS
When to Seek Treatment?
If you are experiencing any of the below, it would be best to schedule an appointment with Sinai Vein and Wound Care Centers:
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Persistent or worsening pain from a wound
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A wound that is not healing or getting larger
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Increased drainage or discharge from the wound
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Bleeding that does not stop or keeps returning
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Redness, warmth, or swelling around the wound
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Skin darkening, black tissue, or signs of tissue death (necrosis)
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Signs of infection, such as foul odor, pus, or fever
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New or unexplained wounds on the legs or feet
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Numbness, tingling, or coldness near the wound (possible poor circulation)
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Changes in skin color or temperature of the affected limb
Prompt treatment can help prevent complications, support faster healing, and protect your overall health and mobility.
OUR PROCESS
Simple Registration
Process
At Sinai Vein and Wound Care Centers, we help jump-start the healing process for your wounds.
Schedule an appointment
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Contact our friendly staff by phone to schedule your appointment. All treatments are conveniently performed onsite at our Manhattan or Brooklyn locations. We’re always happy to answer your questions, discuss your treatment options, and help you begin your journey toward faster, healthier wound healing.
What to bring
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For your first visit, please bring a list of all medications you’re currently taking, along with your identification, insurance information, and any recent lab work or imaging reports.
What to expect
Please plan to set aside up to two hours for your initial appointment. During this first visit, our team will work to identify the underlying cause of your non-healing wound and create a personalized treatment plan to address it. We may also update your wound care regimen and provide guidance for you or your caregiver on how to manage care at home. Follow-up appointments are typically an hour or less.