Why Cullman Regional for HBOT & Wound Care
Our team of specialized wound care providers utilize advanced evidence-based procedures to treat and heal chronic wounds. By partnering with our patients’ providers, we create a custom treatment plan to promote healing, which can occur within 12 weeks.
Our Services
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- Compromised Skin Flaps and Grafts
- Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
- Soft Tissue Radionecrosis
- Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (ISSHL)
- Diabetic Wounds of the Lower Extremity
- Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Wound Care
- Advanced dressings
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Bioengineered skin substitutions
- Total contact cast
- Vascular evaluation
- Debridement
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for specialized wound care?
If you suffer from a chronic or non-healing wound, ask your physician about a referral to the Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center or contact us directly for an assessment. If you are a candidate for this outpatient program, the Cullman Regional Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center will immediately work with you and your doctor to deliver the following:
- Advanced therapies, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Proven clinical protocols
- An individualized, comprehensive plan of care that brings you the most appropriate and effective treatments for your specific needs
- Assessment and ongoing care by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists, including a case manager who will oversee every aspect of your treatment
- Education for you and your family to help healing happen at home, including materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and more
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with you and your doctor so that you each remain informed about your progress
What Causes Non-Healing Wounds?
Chronic and non-healing wounds can result from a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vascular disease, and immobility (which can lead to pressure ulcers, commonly known as “bed sores”). An estimated eight million Americans suffer from chronic wounds. Wounds come from a variety of different medical conditions, and they don’t heal for many different reasons.
Will I have to change my primary care doctor or specialist?
No. In fact, the Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center prefers to work with your physician or medical specialist during the treatments. We even keep your doctor informed with frequent progress reports. While you’ll be receiving treatment for your wound locally, from our center, you’ll continue to receive all of your routine care from your primary physician.
Does insurance cover specialized wound care treatments?
Many health plans cover wound care center treatments. Call us to determine what your specific plan covers.
Is hyperbaric medicine safe?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe and evidence-based treatment proven to speed the healing process in certain types of wounds. In fact, many patients find it relaxing! The clear chambers are equipped with televisions and comfortable bedding, so patients are free to watch their favorite television shows or a movie, or even sleep. A typical course of treatment involves the patient spending about 90 minutes a day in the chamber five days per week over a four-to-six-week period.