Arterial Wound Treatment

Arterial Wounds & Ulcers

Specialized treatment for wounds caused by poor arterial circulation. When blood flow is compromised, wounds struggle to heal—but advanced regenerative therapies can make all the difference.

Restore Blood Flow
Prevent Amputation
Expert Mobile Care
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The Circulation Crisis

Arterial wounds happen when your arteries can't deliver oxygen-rich blood to your tissues

Plaque Buildup

Arteries narrow from atherosclerosis

Reduced Flow

Less oxygen reaches extremities

Tissue Damage

Cells die without oxygen

Arterial Ulcer

Open wound that won't heal

Most Common Locations

  • Toes - especially tips (furthest from heart)
  • Feet - lateral edges and heels
  • Between toes - areas of pressure
  • Lower legs - less common but possible

How to Recognize Them

  • Pale or gray wound bed (lack of blood)
  • Severe pain - worse when leg elevated
  • Cool skin around wound
  • Minimal bleeding when injured

Who's at Highest Risk?

These factors damage arteries and restrict blood flow

Smoking

#1 risk factor - damages blood vessel walls and accelerates plaque buildup

PAD

Peripheral arterial disease - narrowed arteries in legs/feet

Diabetes

High blood sugar damages blood vessels over time

High Blood Pressure

Chronic hypertension stresses and damages artery walls

High Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol forms plaque inside arteries

Age 60+

Natural arterial aging increases risk significantly

Two-Part Treatment Strategy

You need BOTH parts working together for arterial wounds to heal

1

Restore Blood Flow (Vascular Care)

Wounds can't heal without oxygen. First priority is improving circulation:

Vascular Assessment

Ankle-brachial index (ABI) test to measure blood flow

Vascular Referral

May need angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery

Risk Factor Control

Smoking cessation, blood pressure, cholesterol management

2

Accelerate Healing (Mobile Wound Care)

Once blood flow improves, regenerative therapies can finally work:

Stem Cell Therapy

Promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) to nourish healing tissue

Amniotic Grafts

Provides growth factors and proteins that accelerate tissue repair

Debridement

Remove dead tissue and biofilm that block healing

Infection Control

Aggressive antibiotic therapy when needed (arterial wounds easily infected)

EMERGENCY: Critical Limb Ischemia

Call 911 or go to the ER immediately if you have:

Sudden severe leg/foot pain
Cold, pale, or blue toes
Black tissue (gangrene)
Loss of sensation/movement

Time matters. These symptoms may indicate complete arterial blockage requiring emergency surgery to save the limb.

We Coordinate with Your Vascular Team

Our wound specialists work directly with your vascular surgeon to ensure both parts of your treatment plan work together seamlessly.