FDA-Approved Indication
Non-Healing Wounds
Wounds that haven't closed after 30 days of standard care often respond to hyperbaric oxygen therapy when oxygen delivery to the tissue is the missing factor.
- FDA-Approved Indications
- Hard-Shell Medical-Grade Chambers
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- Medicare & Major Insurers Accepted
How HBOT helps
Non-Healing Wounds & hyperbaric oxygen
Medically reviewed by Dr. Manoj Sadhnani
Board-Certified Podiatric Physician & Surgeon · Last reviewed June 2026
Chronic wounds stall when the surrounding tissue is starved of oxygen. Inside the hyperbaric chamber, you breathe 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure, which dissolves significantly more oxygen into your plasma than breathing air at sea level. That additional oxygen reaches tissue that compromised blood vessels can no longer feed, supporting fibroblast activity, new capillary growth, collagen synthesis, and infection control — the building blocks of wound closure.
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Who benefits
We see patients with stalled surgical wounds, pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, traumatic wounds, and post-operative complications. The wounds that respond best are those where oxygen delivery is the rate-limiting factor — not wounds that are healing on their own with conservative care.
- Surgical wounds that haven't closed as expected
- Pressure injuries with exposed tissue
- Wounds complicated by infection or compromised blood supply
- Traumatic and crush wounds with poor healing trajectory
What treatment looks like
A standard course typically runs 20–40 sessions, scheduled five days a week. Each session lasts about 90 minutes inside the chamber, plus 15 minutes of compression and decompression. Most patients also continue with wound debridement, dressing changes, and offloading between HBOT visits — the chamber is part of a complete wound-care plan, not a stand-alone fix.
What you can expect
Wounds rarely change visibly in the first week. By weeks two and three, granulation tissue and edge contraction become measurable. Most patients see meaningful closure progress by treatments 20–30, and your physician will reassess regularly to confirm the wound is responding.
Why patients with non-healing wounds choose HBOTQ
- Improves oxygen delivery to compromised tissue
- Stimulates new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
- Supports collagen synthesis and edge closure
- Reduces edema and bacterial load
- Often allows limb salvage where amputation was considered
What to expect
From first call to last treatment
Most patients say the hardest part is picking up the phone. Here’s how the rest looks once you do.
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your condition. Our team responds quickly, answers your questions, and schedules an in-person evaluation with our medical team.
Meet your physician
Your physician reviews your medical history, examines you, and discusses whether HBOT is the right fit. If it is, we coordinate with your other doctors and handle insurance pre-authorization.
Treatment in the chamber
You'll arrive, change into cotton scrubs, and settle into one of our hard-shell hyperbaric chambers. Sessions are about 90 minutes — most patients read, watch a movie, or nap.
Track progress, adjust the plan
We measure progress throughout your course of treatment. Your physician reassesses regularly to make sure the plan is still right, and we communicate clearly with you the whole way through.
Patient Stories
People healing in Queens
“After a year of failed wound treatments, my foot finally closed after a few weeks at HBOTQ. The team explained every step and I never felt rushed.”
“I lost most of my hearing in one ear overnight. My ENT sent me to HBOTQ within 48 hours and I got a meaningful amount back. I'm grateful every day.”
“Radiation from my throat cancer treatment left me unable to have dental work done. The HBOTQ protocol made my extractions possible without further damage.”
“The chamber is bigger and more comfortable than I expected. I bring a book, the team checks in throughout, and the time flies by.”
“After months of post-COVID fatigue, I'm finally back to working out. HBOTQ was honest about expectations, which I appreciated.”
FAQ
Non-Healing Wounds — common questions
- Course length depends on your condition. Sudden hearing loss is typically 10–20 sessions. Most wound and radiation injury protocols run 20–40 sessions. Off-label protocols are often 30–40 sessions. Your physician will lay out an exact plan after evaluating you and will reassess regularly.
Sources & further reading
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