Definition

Wounds normally heal within 4 to 6 weeks. However, despite appropriate treatment, some wounds fail to heal and this may be due to various factors, which can be patient-specific or wound-specific.
Normal healing involves cellular and biochemical reactions. If this process is disturbed, the wound becomes compromised.

The different types of chronic wounds

  • Leg ulcers (venous, arterial or mixed)
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Acute wounds such as traumatic wounds, post-operatory wounds…

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To sum up

Some wounds can become chronic, especially if they occur against an unfavourable background: diabetes, malnutrition, obesity, advanced age, sedentary lifestyle, immobilisation, arterial and venous disorders, significant depth and/or surface area, location on pressure points, etc.

Early diagnosis of these wounds that are becoming chronic plays a key role in the course of the condition and the results of treatment.