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Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center

Compassionate, Expert Care Combined With State-of-the-Art Technology & Treatment

The Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center provides services to patients with conditions that may lead to a major lower limb amputation. Amputations related to complications of diabetes (such as peripheral vascular disease or diabetic foot infections) are the most common cause of lower-extremity amputations. Approximately 50,000-60,000 major lower-extremity amputations are performed each year in the U.S. as a result of diabetes-related complications.

These may include patients with diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic foot infections, peripheral arterial disease, or other limb-threatening conditions. The center may also treat other types of non-healing wounds, such as pressure sores, venous ulcers (from swollen legs, usually around or above the ankle), non-healing post-operative wounds, and other types of wound conditions.

When a patient is referred to the center, it is vital to assess the problem quickly, as time is often of the essence when trying to save a limb. Patients can expect to see a doctor and other members of the team. Treatments during the course of care at the center may include:

  • Diagnostic tests
  • Blood work
  • Wound cultures
  • Wound closure (such as skin graft)
  • Offloading (surgical or with devices)
  • Surgical debridement
  • Revascularization (restoring circulation to the lower leg with a surgical procedure)

Learn More Aboout Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center

Compassionate and Expert Staff

The Wound Care & Limb Preservation team consists of doctors, nurses and other staff all dedicated to helping you achieve a healed wound. Our staff includes:

Appointments

A physician’s referral is not needed to begin treatment at Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center. However, we would like to communicate with your primary care doctor in order to best coordinate your care, so we encourage you to discuss your wound care appointment with your doctor. You may also need an authorization, depending on the type of insurance.

The center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. To schedule your appointment, please call 985.493.4140.