# WoundKare

> Educational information on every kind of wound — from pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers to venous ulcers, surgical wounds, burns and road rash — and how to find a licensed wound care specialist near you. Educational only — not medical advice.

WoundKare is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent wound care specialists. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus).

## Explore
- [Pressure injuries & bed sores](https://woundkare.com/explore/pressure-injuries-bed-sores): What bed sores are, how they're staged, and how they're treated at each stage.
- [Diabetic foot ulcers](https://woundkare.com/explore/diabetic-foot-ulcers): How diabetic foot ulcers form, how they're treated, and how to protect your feet.
- [Venous & arterial ulcers](https://woundkare.com/explore/venous-arterial-ulcers): Leg ulcer causes, the difference between venous and arterial ulcers, and how compression therapy works.
- [Surgical & traumatic wounds](https://woundkare.com/explore/surgical-and-traumatic-wounds): Slow-healing surgical incisions, road rash and other traumatic wounds, and when debridement is needed.
- [Burns & skin tears](https://woundkare.com/explore/burns-and-skin-tears): Burn wound care basics and gentle treatment for the fragile, easily torn skin common in older adults.
- [Advanced wound therapies](https://woundkare.com/explore/advanced-wound-therapies): Negative pressure wound therapy, skin substitutes and amniotic/placental grafts — what they are and their FDA status.
- [Hyperbaric oxygen therapy](https://woundkare.com/explore/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy): How hyperbaric oxygen therapy works, which wounds it's approved for, and what to ask before starting.
- [Home health & caregiver wound care](https://woundkare.com/explore/home-health-and-caregiver): Practical guidance for caregivers and home health wound nursing for patients who can't easily get to a clinic.

## Specialties
- [Pressure injuries (bed sores)](https://woundkare.com/modalities/pressure-injuries): pressure injury staging and treatment, pressure-redistribution surfaces, turning and positioning plans, debridement
- [Diabetic foot ulcers](https://woundkare.com/modalities/diabetic-foot-ulcers): offloading, diabetic wound debridement, infection management, custom footwear referrals
- [Venous & arterial ulcers](https://woundkare.com/modalities/venous-arterial-ulcers): compression therapy, vascular evaluation, wound debridement, edema management
- [Surgical wound care](https://woundkare.com/modalities/surgical-wound-care): incision monitoring, dehiscence management, surgical site infection care
- [Burn care](https://woundkare.com/modalities/burn-care): burn wound dressing, burn infection monitoring, scar management referrals
- [Traumatic wounds (road rash & abrasions)](https://woundkare.com/modalities/traumatic-wounds): wound cleaning and debridement, abrasion care, road rash treatment, scar-minimizing dressing
- [Skin tears in older adults](https://woundkare.com/modalities/skin-tears): skin tear classification and care, fragile-skin dressing selection, fall-related wound care
- [Advanced wound therapies](https://woundkare.com/modalities/advanced-wound-therapies): negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac), skin substitutes, amniotic/placental grafts, bioengineered tissue
- [Hyperbaric oxygen therapy](https://woundkare.com/modalities/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy): hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), candidacy evaluation
- [Home health & caregiver wound care](https://woundkare.com/modalities/home-health-wound-care): home health wound nursing, caregiver dressing training, telehealth wound checks

## Who we help
- [Caregivers of bedbound or immobile loved ones](https://woundkare.com/for/bed-sores-caregivers): to understand pressure injury stages and find a wound specialist or home health nurse
- [People with diabetes & foot ulcers](https://woundkare.com/for/diabetic-foot): a podiatrist or wound specialist and clear guidance on preventing infection and amputation
- [People with leg swelling and non-healing leg ulcers](https://woundkare.com/for/venous-leg-ulcers): a vascular or wound specialist and an explanation of compression therapy
- [People with a surgical wound that isn't healing](https://woundkare.com/for/post-surgical-wounds): a wound specialist to check a reopened or slow-healing incision
- [People recovering from a burn](https://woundkare.com/for/burn-recovery): burn wound care and guidance on infection signs and scarring
- [Motorcycle, bike & road rash injury survivors](https://woundkare.com/for/road-rash-injuries): prompt wound cleaning and debridement after a road rash or abrasion injury
- [Older adults with fragile, easily torn skin](https://woundkare.com/for/older-adults-fragile-skin): gentle skin tear care and fall-related wound treatment
- [Homebound patients needing wound visits](https://woundkare.com/for/home-health-patients): a home health wound nurse who can treat wounds without a clinic visit

## Key pages
- [Topics A–Z](https://woundkare.com/topics)
- [Answers](https://woundkare.com/answers)
- [FAQ](https://woundkare.com/faq)
- [Full knowledge base](https://woundkare.com/llms-full.txt)
- [HTML sitemap](https://woundkare.com/sitemap)
- [Get matched](https://woundkare.com/find)
- [Wound care specialists](https://woundkare.com/providers)
- [Programs & events](https://woundkare.com/events)
- [For wound care specialists](https://woundkare.com/for-practitioners)
- [Safety](https://woundkare.com/safety)