When an ulcer or other wound contains dead tissue, a wound debridement is used to clean the area. At Tower Wound Care Center, our doctors use the best methods and techniques available to ensure that the wound is cleaned and there is minimal discomfort. Patients can find locations located in Los Angeles, Encino, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, and Lynwood, CA.
Debridement is a procedure used to remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue from wounds. Wound debridement is designed for both acute and chronic wounds. Making sure to get the wound debrided helps to prevent infection. Several clinical studies recommend weekly wound debridement and they have higher rates of wound closure. Before the debridement, the office administers topical lidocaine and/or injectable lidocaine to numb the area and lessen the discomfort which can accompany the procedure.
There are a few ways to perform the debridement. The doctor may use one or more of them to remove dead tissue: