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Sub-Specialty Care Centers at Fallon Clinic
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In The Know: Vascular System
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Risk Factors for Vascular Disease
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 Cigarette smoking |
Diabetes |
| High cholesterol levels |
Being older
than 50 |
| A sedentary lifestyle |
Heart Disease |
| High blood pressure |
Obesity |
| Artery blockages caused by elevated homocysteine levels |
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Vein Care Center
Clinical and cosmetic conditions of the veins are evaluated and treated in conjunction with the Vascular Laboratory, the Wound Care Center and New England Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Surgical treatment as well as endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for the removal of varicose veins is provided to deal with this common condition.
Wound Care Center
Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic wounds and features a wound specialist dedicated to the management of wounds. The Wound Care Center includes computer-based imaging and wound documentation, appropriate diagnostic testing and guideline-based management of wounds. Management includes surgical and enzymatic debridement, topical therapy, compression therapy as well as other techniques focused on obtaining rapid and durable wound healing. Specialists participating include wound nurses, nutritionists, and vascular and plastic surgeons.
Amputee Care Center
Focuses on pre-operative and post-operative care for patients who require amputations. Prosthetic specialists and orthopedic surgeons play a critical role as they help patients meet the challenges they face after surgery. Physical therapists also play an important role in helping patients resume an independent lifestyle after surgery.
Diabetic Foot Care Center
Operated in collaboration with the Division of Podiatry and the Division of Orthopedics. This multidisciplinary Clinic focuses on the early diagnosis and treatment of ischemic lesions in the feet, management of chronic neuropathic ulcers, and treatment of foot deformities associated with diabetes. The goal of this program is to minimize complications and maximize function of the diabetic foot. Podiatrists work closely with vascular surgeons and the wound care team. Endocrinologists, nutritionists and prosthetic experts also play a role in treating and assisting patients.
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