New England Wound

Advanced Wound Care, Now Part of Connecticut Orthopaedics

Some wounds don’t heal the way they should — and when they don’t, they need more than a bandage. That’s why Connecticut Orthopaedics has partnered with New England Wound to bring specialized, evidence-based wound care to patients across our network. Whether a wound is the result of surgery, diabetes, circulation issues, or an injury that isn’t healing as expected, our team is here to help you get back on track.

About Us

New England Wound specializes in the evaluation and treatment of chronic and non-healing wounds. Through this partnership, Connecticut Orthopaedics patients now have direct access to wound care specialists who focus on this area of medicine every day — using an individualized approach to diagnose the cause of a wound, not just treat its symptoms. Our combined team works closely with referring physicians and hospitals to make sure patients get the right care, at the right time, without unnecessary delays.

Core Services

  • Chronic Wound Evaluation & Consultation — A thorough assessment to identify why a wound isn’t healing and to build a personalized treatment plan.
  • Advanced Wound Treatment — Including debridement, specialized dressings, and skin substitutes for wounds that require more than standard care.
  • Diabetic & Vascular Wound Care — Focused care for wounds related to diabetes or poor circulation, aimed at preventing complications and supporting long-term healing.

All Wound Care Services

Learn more about our full suite of wound care services. 

  • Bioengineered Skin Grafts & Substitutes — Advanced skin replacement solutions using lab-engineered or donor-derived materials to promote healing for chronic wounds, severe burns, and complex skin conditions when traditional grafting isn’t an option. 
  • Chronic Wound Evaluation & Consultation — A comprehensive assessment of wounds that fail to heal, combining a full physical examination, wound analysis, and personalized treatment planning to restore healing and improve quality of life.
  • Compression Therapy — A non-invasive treatment that applies graduated pressure to the leg to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and accelerate wound healing for patients with chronic venous conditions and leg ulcers. 
  • Debridement — A therapeutic procedure that removes damaged, infected, or dead tissue from wounds to promote healing, available in several methods including enzymatic, surgical, and biological techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. 
  • Diabetic Foot Wound Assessment — A comprehensive examination of foot wounds in diabetic patients that evaluates neurological and vascular status, wound characteristics, and potential underlying causes to ensure an accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment plan. 
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) — An advanced wound care technique that uses a vacuum-sealed dressing to remove fluids and waste, stimulate blood flow, and accelerate healing in chronic wounds, acute injuries, and burns.
  • Specialty Wound Dressings — Advanced dressing solutions designed for complex wounds that require more than conventional gauze or bandages, with a range of options tailored to manage drainage, infection, moisture, and healing at every stage of wound care. 
  • Treatment of Bone, Skin & Wound Infections — Specialized care for infections affecting bones, skin, and open wounds, combining targeted antibiotic therapy, surgical intervention, and debridement to eliminate bacteria and restore the body’s natural healing process. 
  • Wound Cultures & Biopsies — Diagnostic testing that identifies the specific bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms present in a wound through culture analysis, tissue biopsy, or needle aspiration, guiding targeted antibiotic therapy and effective infection control.
  • Wound Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation — A thorough clinical evaluation of a wound’s size, tissue type, drainage, and surrounding skin condition, combined with a full review of the patient’s overall health, to accurately diagnose the wound and build an effective, personalized treatment plan.
  • Lower Extremity Wound Reconstruction — A multidisciplinary surgical approach using skin grafting, flap surgery, and bone reconstruction techniques to repair severe or complex lower limb wounds and restore function, appearance, and mobility.

Dr. Thomas Zumbaugh DPM, AACFAS, FAPWH

Dr. Thomas Zumbaugh is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Certified Wound Specialist Physician specializing in complex lower extremity wound care and limb preservation. His clinical focus includes surgical reconstruction of chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, traumatic soft tissue injuries, and amputation prevention. Dr. Zumbaugh provides surgical and office-based wound care for patients throughout Connecticut as part of the New England Wound service line at Connecticut Orthopaedics.