Wound Treatments
The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Torrance Memorial Medical Center provides care for patients with chronic wounds in a coordinated outpatient setting using advanced techniques and evidence-based treatment.
Your Treatment Plan
Our approach to wound care is comprehensive and designed to reduce healing time and improve outcomes through coordinated therapies.
Your treatment depends on the type and location of your wound. During your first visit, our staff will evaluate your condition, review your medical history, and may order tests to assess circulation and other factors affecting healing.
Based on these findings, a personalized treatment plan will be developed.
Since each patient is different, treatment may include:
- Diagnostic tests, including blood work, x-rays, scans, and circulation studies
- Antibiotics to control infection
- Restoration of blood flow
- Removal of dead or infected tissue, muscle, or bone
- Foot surgery, if indicated
- Skin grafting to close the wound
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain conditions
- Specialized dressings
- Compression therapy
- Foot reconstruction
- Cast or boot to relieve pressure on affected areas
Most treatments are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, and private insurance plans.
What to Expect
During your first visit, our staff will evaluate your wound and medical history. Additional tests may be performed to assess circulation and determine the best course of treatment.
After your treatment plan begins, you may visit the clinic weekly or as recommended by your wound care provider. Your wound will be measured, monitored, and treated as needed until healing is complete.
You will also receive education on how to prevent future wounds.
To support healing, patients are encouraged to:
- Follow wound care instructions provided by your care team
- Take medications as prescribed
- Attend all follow-up appointments
- Maintain regular visits with your primary care physician
Keeping appointments and following care instructions are essential for healing. If you have questions, please call 310-517-4736 to learn more about treatment options.
