A non-healing wound, especially one linked to diabetes, can feel like a life sentence. The fear of infection, complication, and even amputation is a heavy burden. But what if there was a place with the expertise and advanced technology to turn that fear into a story of successful healing?

At the Nueva Ecija Medical Center Inc. (NEMC) Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Center, we don't just treat wounds we transform lives. We want to share a powerful patient journey that showcases the dedication, advanced techniques, and remarkable outcomes you can expect when you choose our specialized center.

The Challenge: A Complex, Non-Healing Wound

The series of images below tells a compelling story of a complex diabetic wound that presented a significant challenge.

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The first image shows the wound in its most critical state: deep, infected, and non-healing, with visible signs of devitalized tissue (necrosis). This is the kind of wound that often leads to a recommendation for limb amputation elsewhere.

The Intervention: Advanced, Specialized Care Upon admission, our multidisciplinary team of specialists including surgeons, diabetologists, and dedicated wound care nurses immediately initiated a comprehensive treatment plan focused on limb salvage. This involved aggressive surgical debridement to remove all infected and non-viable tissue, a crucial step to halt the infection's progression.

The Progression: Healing Step-by-Step

Our advanced wound care protocol utilizes the latest techniques to prepare the wound bed for eventual closure.

Phase 1: Preparing the Bed with NPWT: Following debridement, the wound was managed with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), also known as a Wound VAC. This modern technique is a game-changer! It works by: Draining excess fluid and controlling swelling (edema). Increasing blood flow to the wound area, delivering vital oxygen and nutrients. Stimulating the growth of healthy, pink granulation tissue, preparing the site for closure.

• The photos show the dramatic improvement from a dirty, deep wound to a much cleaner, well-vascularized wound bed a true testament to the power of specialized care.

Phase 2: Achieving Closure Once the wound bed was perfectly prepared, the surgical team performed a Split-Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG). This procedure took healthy skin from another part of the body to cover the defect, providing a durable, permanent closure.

• The final images showcase the fully closed and stable wound. What started as a severe, life-altering condition ended in successful limb salvage and restored mobility.

Don't Wait for a Miracle, Visit NEMC Today!

This patient's success story is one of many at the NEMC Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Center. We are committed to using cutting-edge technologies and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to manage all types of wounds, including:

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)
• Venous and Arterial Ulcers
• Surgical Wounds
• Traumatic Injuries

If you or a loved one is struggling with a wound that just won't heal, don't delay. Early intervention is key to limb salvage and a better quality of life!

We offer specialized services including:

• Comprehensive Wound Evaluation
• Advanced Wound Dressings
• Surgical Debridement
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT/VAC)
• Diabetic Foot Screening and Education

Stop living in fear of complications. Trust the experts at NEMC to guide you on your personal journey to healing.

Visit Us Today!

• Nueva Ecija Medical Center Inc. - Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Center
• Address: Maharlika Highway, San Anton, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, 3102
• Contact: Call us at (044) 958-2632 to schedule your initial consultation.

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