Connecticut Orthopaedics Introduces Specialized Wound Care
New service offers advanced treatment for complex wounds, with appointments in Orange, Shelton and Trumbull.
A wound that is slow to heal can affect your comfort, mobility and daily life. Connecticut Orthopaedics now offers specialized wound care to help patients address these challenges, with personalized treatment focused on healing, preserving limbs and restoring function.
Thomas Zumbaugh, DPM, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Certified Wound Specialist Physician, provides surgical and office-based care for patients with lower extremity wounds. His expertise includes chronic and complex wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, infections and traumatic injuries involving the skin and soft tissues.
Treatment Tailored to Each Patient
Wounds can require different approaches to healing. Dr. Zumbaugh evaluates each patient’s wound and individual needs to develop a personalized treatment plan. Services include:
- Chronic wound evaluation and diabetic foot assessment
- Specialized dressings and compression therapy
- Debridement, the removal of damaged or unhealthy tissue
- Negative pressure wound therapy, which uses a specialized dressing and gentle suction
- Bioengineered skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
- Treatment of bone, skin and wound infections
- Second opinions for complex or persistent wounds
With an emphasis on limb preservation, Dr. Zumbaugh’s approach aims to help patients heal while protecting mobility and function.
Schedule a Consultation
Dr. Zumbaugh sees patients at three Connecticut Orthopaedics offices:
To schedule a consultation or learn more about wound care, call 203.407.3500 or visit Dr. Zumbaugh’s provider page.