Your Physician's Injury Clinic
Surgical Consultation for Wounds
Your Physician's Clinic
Surgical Consultation for Wounds
Your Physician's Clinic
Surgical Consultation for Wounds
It can be hard to judge how serious an injury is on your own. Attempting to do so can be bad for your health if the wound is much more critical than it appears outwardly.
Whether it is a wound that just won’t heal or a painful injury after a fall that hasn’t left any traces externally, you need to be examined and possibly seek out a surgical consultation to properly recover.
Injured? You May Need a Surgical Consultation in Edinburg
A surgical consultation may be recommended or required after a variety of different wounds or injuries. You can find some key examples below.
- Lacerations - Lacerations are deeper cuts that go through the skin. Sometimes lacerations may have complications, like deep tissue damage.
- Burns - While most burns are minor, an exam may show the need for further medical care or even surgery. First-degree burns generally do not require surgery, but deeper burns will require more care.
- Bruises - Most bruises fade with time, but if they are still visible or painful after a few weeks, something may be going on under the skin. For instance, the subcutaneous bleeding may not have stopped.
- Falls - Falls can cause serious injuries. Fractures can happen at any age and may not be obvious immediately. Impacts to the skull can cause traumatic brain injuries or other serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.
- Lingering Injuries - Any injury that isn’t healing may need surgery. Prolonged redness and swelling can indicate a more serious issue at hand. Most injuries should show signs of healing within two weeks and are completely healed by six weeks. If this isn’t true for your situation, you need treatment.
Surgical Consultation Results
- Treatment Options - If your wound can heal without surgery, possible treatment options will be discussed with you. You may be treated at our clinic or referred to another provider.
- Additional Testing - Additional testing may be needed if your wound hasn’t healed. After six weeks, you may need a blood flow test to determine the cause.
- Referral - You may need to be seen by a specialist or other provider. This is frequently the case with certain conditions, like diabetes, that can complicate your care and recovery.
- Surgery Recommended - After a serious injury, you may need surgical care. You will be referred out so you can have the surgery you need.