Wound Care

in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas

Vitality Healing Center of Kansas City - Wound Care Center

Non-healing wounds require specialized care because underlying, complex conditions prevent the wound from going through the expected healing stages. The longer a chronic wound goes untreated, the greater your risk of infection, amputation and other complications. Primary care and community physicians do not typically undergo the advanced training required to truly understand a chronic wound and prescribe the best course of treatment.

Dual Layer Impax Membrane is a sterile allograft designed for optimal wound covering and protection during the treatment of wounds. Many wound care centers are unable to do these grafts and are not covered by Medicare. We are! Wounds heal up to 3x faster with this product!

List of Wounds We Treat

Diabetic Wounds
Ulcers
Veins Ulcers
Nonhealing or Infected Surgical or Traumatic Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Ischemic Ulcers

Post-Care of Reoccurring Wounds

Tips for Preventing Reoccurring Wounds

Once you receive the proper wound care to heal your chronic wound, it’s important to keep your wound closed and be proactive in preventing reoccurring wounds. Here are some tips to help stop a wound from coming back.

Pressure and Friction

Friction happens when you rub your skin on the sheets or skin on skin. Pressure relates to intense and/or prolonged force to localized area of the body. Friction and pressure can cause the skin to tear, thus causing new wounds.

Place a pillow or wedge between your legs or behind the back.
Place a pillow or wedge under your ankles or under each arm for good positioning.
Use a lifting sheet or lifting device to limit the rubbing against your skin.

Nutrition and Diet

A good diet helps in preventing reoccurring wounds. Your body will need protein and vitamins to prevent complications.

You need enough fluids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Depending on your underlying conditions, your healthcare provider may put you on a special diet.
Follow your doctor’s instructions to help with preventing reoccurring wounds.

Movement and Positioning

It is important for those with immobility challenges to keep moving. Prolonged sitting or lying down can cause new wounds to form.

Turn and reposition when in bed.
Choose how often you turn based on any red areas on skin. Also, consider if you are using special mattress or seat pad and your preferences.
If you cannot reposition yourself, a caregiver should reposition you.
If you can get out of bed, you should go from bed to chair.
If you can walk, you should stand and walk often.
When sitting in a chair, change your position every 15 minutes.
Keep your heels off of the bed with pillows, wedges or special footwear.
Only raise the head of the bed as little as possible.
Do not sit up too high in the bed.

Skin Care

If you have had a chronic wound before, or are a risk for developing a non-healing wound, it is important to check your skin every day with special attention to bony areas.

Wash skin with warm water and mild soap.
Dry all skin folds and creases. Pay special attention to the area between, under and around the toes.
Avoid cold temperatures.
Moisturize skin after cleansing. (Be sure to avoid applying lotions or creams between the toes. Only apply to the top and bottom of the foot.)

If your wound reopens, or you develop a new wound, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Prevention and intervention are key.

Hear what patients are saying

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Meet Your Award-Winning Team

We specialize in helping you get back to your fullest by relieving joint pain through our innovative and cutting-edge technology. We offer an excellent and less expensive way to stop your knee pain without the use of drugs and surgery! We are natural, FDA approved, and covered by Medicare and insurance. Come visit us today!!

Dr. Robyn DeSautel

Yvette Epperson - AGAC-NP

Dr. Harish Ponnuru

Our Office

We’re located in the heart of the beautiful Overland Park community! Find us right off of Metcalf Avenue. Plenty of free parking available!

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We Accept and Maximize Medicare and Most Insurances.

We are proud at Vitality Healing Center of Kansas City to accept most commercial insurances as well as Medicare, and we work closely with each patient to maximize their insurance benefits to minimize out-of-pocket costs. Our insurance network includes Original Medicare (red, white, and blue card), Medicare plus secondary insurance (Plan F, Plan G), commercial PPO insurance (Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, TriCare, or another insurance). Feel free to call our team if you have a question about your policy!