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The Role of Open Bypass Surgery for Limb Salvage in Patients With Diabetes
Once a foot ulcer is present in a person with diabetes, the vascular supply to the foot plays an integral role in healing.
January 04, 2012
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Endovascular Interventions for Limb Salvage
Over the last decade endovascular interventions have become more popular and now represent the vast majority of peripheral arterial treatments being performed . . .
December 29, 2011
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Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene With a Novel Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Fournier's gangrene is a life threatening condition involving necrotic tissue in the perineal and genital region. Can negative pressure help heal it?
December 26, 2011
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Use of Platelet-rich Plasma in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Sinus Tracts: A Case Series
How are clinical outcomes affected for chronic nonhealing wounds following short-term use of platelet-rich plasma gel?
December 12, 2011
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Successful Outpatient Treatment of Full-thickness, Necrotic, Lower-extremity Ulcers Caused by Traumatic Hematomas in Anticoagulated Patients
Is the rise in use of anticoagulants creating a new wave of necrotic leg ulcers?
November 29, 2011
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Combination of Ultrasonographic and Thermographic Assessments for Predicting Partial-thickness Pressure Ulcer Healing
The ability to predict the prognosis of a pressure ulcer is required to establish appropriate management in the early phase, but what method works best?
November 10, 2011
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Hemodynamic 3D Infrared Thermal Stereoscopic Imaging (TSI) Investigation in Chronic Vascular Leg Ulcers
Duplex ultrasonography is the most useful test for investigating vascular cutaneous ulcers; however, it fails to provide any information about microvascular dysfunctions.
November 03, 2011
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Wounds Measured From Digital Photographs Using Photo-digital Planimetry Software
How will digital wound measurement techniques impact clinical outcomes?
October 27, 2011
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Limb Salvage in Necrotizing Fasciitis
Despite the improvements in critical care, antibiotics, and surgical technology, mortality is still high from necrotizing fascitis. Find out how prompt and proper treatment can improve the odds of successful outcomes.
October 20, 2011
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The Use of Collagen Dressings in Long-term Care
With more than 2000 dressings and a variety of treatment protocols available, chronic wound management is as much an art as it is science.
October 04, 2011
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Wound Bed Preparation With a Dermal Substitute (Hyalomatrix PA) Facilitates Re-epithelialization and Healing
Is hyaluronic acid a rate-limiting substrate in wound healing?
September 20, 2011
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A Prospective Comparison of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated With Either Cryopreserved Skin Allograft or Bioengineered Skin Substitute
Get the skinny on how an advanced biologic skin substitute compares to skin grafting with cryopreserved skin in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
August 25, 2011
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Foot Pressures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Joint Mobility in Asian and Europid Patients With Diabetes
Asian biomechanics could be a key factor in prevention of foot ulcers for patients with diabetes.
August 11, 2011
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Perspective: Silver on Non-Healing Chronic Ulcers
Does silver help wounds to heal or simply function as microbial barrier to manage infection risk?
July 28, 2011
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An Appraisal of Potential Drug Interactions Regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Frequently Prescribed Medications
Recognizing potential drug interactions with the use of hyperbaric oxygen can empower clinicians with knowledge to avoid dangerous interactions that may result in negative patient outcomes.
July 19, 2011
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Prevalence Analysis of Fungi in Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers
Lower extremity ulcers are a major cause of morbidity in elderly patients and can be colonized by many different microorganisms, including fungi.
June 27, 2011
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A Novel Method for Wound Healing--Skin Suspension Accelerates Donor Site Wound Healing
Small fragments of skin cut to the size of a wound and made into a skin-suspension may improve skin-grafting outcomes.
June 20, 2011
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Inhibitory Activities of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Traditional African Remedies on Keloid Fibroblasts
Keloids have a high rate of recurrence following surgical excision, but some West African patients claim to have had successful outcomes with traditional African remedies.
June 13, 2011
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"Homemade" Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Salvaging severely traumatized limbs, managing post sternotomy wounds with exposed vital structures, or treating post radiotherapy chest wounds can be quite difficult when the options are limited.
June 06, 2011
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Psychological Stress and Wound Healing in Humans: What We Know
Wounds of the skin typically progress in a predictable and timely manner, but mental stress may interrupt the normal phases of wound healing.
May 30, 2011
