Wound Care Farmers Branch, TX
Types of Treatments

Anchor Wound Management provides advance wound care for Farmers Branch, TX residents for chronic or acute wounds that won’t heal. Dr. Brand Elrod and his knowledge team utilize a full scope of cutting edge wound care treatment options such as cleaning and debridement, dressings, antimicrobial, negative pressure wound therapy, allografts or skin substitutes, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and compression therapy to name a few.

At Anchor Wound Management, patient care and well-being comes first.  Dr. Elrod caters each treatment to the specific needs of each patient, which fosters better patient outcomes. In addition, if you or your loved one is not capable of driving or traveling to Anchor’s facility, then Dr. Elrod and his staff will travel to your location for wound care in Farmers, TX.

Wound care treatments vary based on the type, severity, and underlying cause of the wound. Here’s an overview of common types of wound care treatments:

Cleaning and Debridement

• Cleaning: Using saline, antiseptics, or wound cleansers to remove debris, bacteria, and necrotic tissue.
• Debridement: Removing dead or infected tissue to promote healing.
• Types: Autolytic (body’s enzymes), mechanical (wet-to-dry dressings), enzymatic (chemical agents), surgical, or biological (maggot therapy).

Dressings

• Gauze: For simple, superficial wounds.
• Hydrocolloids: For moist wounds; promotes healing.
• Foam Dressings: Absorbs exudate and provides cushioning.
• Hydrogels: Adds moisture to dry wounds.
• Alginate Dressings: For wounds with heavy drainage.
• Transparent Films: Protects the wound and retains moisture.
• Collagen Dressings: Supports tissue regeneration.

Antimicrobial Treatments

• Topical Antiseptics: Includes iodine, silver sulfadiazine, or chlorhexidine.
• Antibiotics: Topical or systemic antibiotics for infected wounds.
• Honey-Based Dressings: Manuka honey for antibacterial properties.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

• Also called a wound VAC, this uses controlled suction to remove excess fluid, reduce swelling, and encourage tissue growth.

Allografts / Skin Substitutes

• Skin Grafts: Using skin from another part of the body or a donor.
• Bioengineered Skin Substitutes: Artificial skin to help close and heal wounds.

Compression Therapy

• Often used for venous ulcers, it involves bandages or stockings to improve blood flow and reduce swelling.

Advanced Therapies

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Increases oxygen delivery to the wound to enhance healing.
• Growth Factors: Application of platelet-derived or other growth factors to stimulate tissue repair.
• Stem Cell Therapy: Encourages regeneration of damaged tissues.

Pain Management

• Use of topical anesthetics, analgesics, or other medications to reduce pain during wound care.

Surgical Interventions

• For severe wounds or those that do not heal with standard care, surgery may be necessary to close the wound or repair tissue.

Nutrition and Hydration

• Adequate protein, vitamins (e.g., Vitamin C, Zinc), and hydration are essential for wound healing.

If you would like detailed information on a specific treatment or its applications, contact Anchor Wound Management and schedule your appointment today for wound care treatment in Farmers Branch, TX. As a knowledgeable and experienced wound care doctor, Dr. Elrod along with his team will measure and evaluate your wound to determine which treatment options will best facilitate the healing process and closure of the wound.

Mobile Wound Care Farmers Branch, TX

If traveling to Anchor Wound Management’s location is too onerous, please arrange for Dr. Elrod and his team to come to your location. Anchor gladly offers mobile wound care treatment in Farmers Branch, TX for patients suffering from painful open wounds.