Yukon Wound Care and Rehabilitation is accepting NEW PATIENTS!
Wound care is our specialty, it accounts for more than 50% of the services provided at Yukon Wound Care & Rehab. Specialty wound care services are provided for all types of wounds (including but not limited to):
- Ulcers
- Trauma
- Surgery
- Diabetic ulcers
- Insect bites
- Burns
- Abscesses
- Cysts
- Ostomies
- Fistulas
- Venous insufficiency
- Lymphedema
- Eczema
- Amputations
- Infection
- Dehiscence
- Skin excoriation
- Swelling
- Blood clots
- Mastectomy care
- Skin cancer
- Wound vac placement
- Suture/staple/drain removal
- Skin tears
- Non-healing surgical wounds
…virtually any type of urgent/non-emergent wound can be treated at Yukon Wound Care and Rehabilitation! (If you need sutures or staples, please go to the ER)
Wound Evaluation
Your initial appointment will start with a thorough interview & evaluation by Sherri Boos, PT, DPT. Sherri is a licensed physical therapist with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. She has over 20 years’ experience in wound care. Sherri practices the ‘whole person concept’ when making decisions regarding individual patients.
Factors we consider when determining the best approach for your wound care:
- Age
- Chronic medical conditions
- Medical history
- Medications
- Immune system
- Skin integrity
- Presence of infection
- Swelling
- Drainage
- Blood supply
- Periwound (surrounding tissue)
The services at Yukon Wound Care & Rehabilitation are focused and evidence based! We strive to provide healing in the safest, quickest and least invasive means possible. Our staff will work together with your primary care provider to provide the care you deserve and the results you want.
‘Some’ forms of treatment provided at Yukon Wound Care and Rehabilitation (not all inclusive):
- Irrigation
- Cleansing
- Whirlpool therapy
- Compression
- Dry dressings
- Wound vac therapy
- Tissue debridement
- Absorbent dressings
- Wound packing
- Collagen dressings
- Antifungal treatment
- Drying compound
- Anti-bacterial treatment
- Cautery
We also offer non-invasive Peripheral Vascular Testing which is used to detect and assess the severity of Peripheral Artery Disease & needed to provide guidance in therapy options, treatment and effectiveness!
For more information on various wound types, causes, treatment & prevention, please view the editorials page within this website or visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/yukonwoundcare/.
Also visit our Instagram page for wound care patient photos. ( GRAPHIC IMAGES )
Yukon Wound Care and Rehabilitation has the skill and knowledge to meet all of your wound care needs. Contact us TODAY to schedule an appointment.
