Wound Care and Hyperbarics

Solutions for Diabetic Wound Care, Limb Preservation, & More

Third River Medical is the only clinic in the greater Memphis area offering hyperbaric oxygen chambers outside of a hospital, providing the same standard of care at a reduced cost.

At Third River Medical, we understand that chronic and complex wounds require specialized care. Wound healing is a delicate process that can be slowed by underlying conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, or compromised immune systems. Proper wound care involves tailored treatments to manage and heal these wounds effectively, while also preventing complications like infections or amputation.

As the only clinic in the greater Memphis area offering hyperbaric oxygen chambers outside of a hospital setting, Third River Medical provides innovative treatments and offers patients a more accessible and supportive healing environment. We aim to preserve limbs, prevent further complications, and improve overall quality of life.

Wound Care Services We Provide For The Greater Memphis Community:

  • Diagnostic testing (vascular testing, blood tests, x-rays)

  • Nutritional evaluation

  • Nutritional/diabetic counseling

  • Education and prevention

  • Infection control

  • Specialized dressings

  • Pressure-relieving devices

  • Debridement (removal of dead or infected tissue)

  • Compression therapy / multi-layer compression wraps

  • Specialty dressings and topical applications

  • Wound debridement

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Breathing Life Into Healing: A Closer Look at Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. By increasing the amount of oxygen your blood can carry, HBOT promotes the natural healing of wounds and enhances the body's ability to fight infection. This therapy is particularly effective for non-healing wounds that have not responded to traditional treatments.

At Third River Medical, our state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers offer a convenient and effective treatment option without the need for a hospital stay, making it easier for patients to stick to their treatment plans.

Conditions that Benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:

  • Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities (ex: foot wounds)

  • Gas gangrene/myonecrosis (bacterial infection))

  • Progressive necrotizing infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis (death of tissue caused by fast-spreading bacterial infection)

  • Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency (which can lead to ulcers and other non-healing wounds)

  • Compromised skin grafts/skin flaps

  • Chronic refractory osteomyelitis (bone infection)

  • Osteoradionecrosis (bone injury caused by radiation)

  • Soft tissue radionecrosis (tissue damage caused by radiation)

  • Actinomycosis (rare bacterial infection that causes sores and abscesses)

  • Sudden sensorineural hearing loss

  • And more!

Experience Comprehensive Care at Third River Medical

If you or a loved one are struggling with a non-healing wound, diabetic ulcer, or other chronic wound, Third River Medical is here to help. Our wound care experts, combined with the power of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, offer the most advanced treatments available in the greater Memphis area. We're dedicated to providing compassionate care and solutions that make a difference in your healing journey. Contact our care team today to schedule a consultation.

Medical Studies

  • In a 2021 study, 81% of all wounds were near complete healing or completely healed after hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

  • A 2021 retrospective review of more than a dozen studies found that 75% hyperbaric oxygen therapy cycles for patients with diabetes resulted in decreased blood glucose levels. 

  • A 2018 study, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was effective in treating 74% of diabetic foot ulcer cases.