To explore the treatment strategy of senile patients with intractable wounds.

From January 2014 to April 2017, 56 senile patients with refractory wounds were treated in our department. The clinical characteristics of these patients were summarized and the treatment strategies were put forward.

56 senile patients with refractory wounds received treatment according to our summary of the treatment strategy, 15 cases were treated by surgery, 33 cases were cured, 19 cases were improved, and 4 cases died. The family members were satisfied with the treatment results.

The senile patients with refractory wounds have their own unique characteristics. Different strategies should be adopted in the aspects of treatment criteria, treatment planning, surgical methods and nursing care to achieve satisfactory results.