What Are Chronic Non-Healing Wounds?
A chronic non-healing wound is a wound that fails to progress through the normal stages of healing within an expected timeframe, typically lasting longer than 30 days despite appropriate care. These wounds are often associated with underlying conditions that impair circulation, oxygen delivery, or immune response.
Venous stasis ulcers
Pressure ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers
Traumatic wounds with compromised blood flow
Surgical wounds that fail to heal
Arterial ulcers
Why Wounds Fail to Heal
Normal wound healing depends onsufficient oxygen delivery to damaged tissues. In chronic wounds, healing isoften impaired due to:
- Poor circulation or vascular disease
- Diabetes-related microvascular damage
- Chronic inflammation
- Tissue hypoxia (low oxygen levels)
- Infection or biofilm formation
- Repeated trauma or pressure
When oxygen delivery is compromised, the body cannot effectively repair tissue, fight infection, or generate new blood vessels.
How HyperbaricOxygen Therapy Helps Chronic Wounds
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. This significantly increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the bloodstream, allowing oxygen to reach tissues with limited blood flow.
For chronic non-healing wounds, HBOT may support healing by:
These effects help create an environment where chronic wounds can begin to heal.
FDA & UHMS Status
FDA-Approved / UHMS-Recognized Indication
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA-approvedand UHMS-recognized for the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds, including certain diabetic foot ulcers, when specific medical criteria are met. Eligibility depends on wound severity, duration, and response to conventional wound care.
What to Expect OxygenWell
At Oxygen Well, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is delivered using medical-grade hyperbaric chambers in a clinically supervised environment.
Patients receive:
Treatment frequency and duration varydepending on wound type, severity, and physician recommendations.
Why Choose Oxygen Well
Medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy
12 years of advanced hyperbaric medicine
Focus on FDA-recognized conditions
Locations in Sherman Oaks & Calabasas
Calm, professional, and patient-centered environment
Integrative, science-driven approach to healing
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ⓘ Medical Disclaimer
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment and may not be appropriate for all patients. Treatment eligibility, protocols, and insurance coverage depend on individual diagnosis and medical evaluation. OxygenWell does not guarantee outcomes.