Wounds

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• Decreasing Pain and Increasing the Rate of Chronic Wound Closure With the Use of a Noninvasive Bioelectronic Medical Device 
  A new study explores the benefits of an ultrahigh frequency electrical stimulation device in the treatment of difficult-to-heal chronic wounds.

  July 23, 2021

• The Braden Scale for Predicting the Outcome and Prognosis of Pressure Injuries in Older Inpatients 
  Is the Braden scale an accurate predictive tool in older hospitalized patients with pressure injuries?

  July 16, 2021

• Pyoderma Gangrenosum-Like Presentation of Herpetic Panniculitis in a Patient With Immunosuppression 
  After further investigation, a case of presumed pyoderma gangrenosum led to a final diagnosis of herpes virus-induced panniculitis. How was this case correctly identified?

  July 09, 2021

• Combined Regenerative Approach for a Complex Lower Extremity Wound 
  This report describes the use of a combination regenerative procedure in a patient with a complex diabetic foot ulcer.

  July 02, 2021

• Efficacy of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Abdominal Donor Site After Free Flap Breast Reconstruction 
  Might this approach help improve donor site wound healing after free flap breast reconstruction?

  June 18, 2021

• Reconstruction of COVID-19-Related Compartment Syndrome With Massive Soft Tissue Necrosis 
  In this case report, a patient with COVID-19-associated compartment syndrome of the arm is successfully treated with surgical intervention.

  June 11, 2021

• Salvaging a Totally Avulsed Nail Bed Using Free Grafting and Postoperative Ice Cooling 
  Read about this rare case of an isolated total avulsion injury of the nail bed and find out how it was successfully salvaged.

  June 04, 2021

• Rare Operative Intervention for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis 
  In this article, two rare cases of incontinence-associated dermatitis that presented as chemical burns are discussed. How were these patients managed?

  May 28, 2021

• Intraoral Wound Dehiscence After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures 
  A new study examines the incidence of intraoral wound dehiscence among mandibular fracture patients managed through open reduction internal fixation.

  May 19, 2021

• Assessment of Outcomes After Limberg Flap Reconstruction for Scrotal Defects in Patients With Fournier's Gangrene 
  What benefits might the use of the Limberg flap technique for scrotal reconstruction offer over traditional techniques?

  May 12, 2021

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Osteomyelitis: Use of Biodegradable Calcium Sulfate Beads Impregnated With Antibiotics for Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms 
  In this case series, the authors describe a novel strategy for the local delivery of antibiotics to diabetic foot ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis.

  May 05, 2021

• Is Treating Patients With Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers With Vitamins A and C, Zinc, and Arginine Justified? 
  What benefits might the administration of these nutritional supplements offer in the management of patients with stage 4 pressure ulcers?

  April 28, 2021

• Pyoderma Gangrenosum After Hand Surgery: A Case Report 
  This report presents a case of pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient who underwent hand surgery, highlighting the importance of timely identification and management.

  April 19, 2021

• Cryopreserved Placental Membranes Containing Viable Cells Result in High Closure Rate of Nonhealing Upper and Lower Extremity Wounds of Non-Diabetic and Non-Venous Pathophysiology 
  The benefits of this placental tissue allograft in diabetic and venous wounds are well known, but how does it perform in other types of wounds?

  April 12, 2021

• Efficacy of Human Recombinant Epidermal Growth Factors vs Conventional Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Ulcers 
  What benefits might the use of recombinant human epidermal growth factor offer over conventional therapy in the treatment of chronic venous ulcers?

  April 05, 2021

• Cost-Utility Analysis of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Compared With Traditional Wound Care in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Iran 
  Is NPWT a cost-effective treatment option for patients with diabetic foot ulcers? How does it economically compare with traditional wound care?

  March 29, 2021

• Development of a Manual on the Technique of Applying the Unna Boot in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers 
  A new educational manual provides guidance regarding the materials and techniques for applying the Unna boot in patients with venous leg ulcers.

  March 17, 2021

• Restarting the Healing Process of Chronic Wounds Using a Novel Desiccant 
  Learn more about the role of this newly developed desiccating agent in the management of chronic wounds.

  March 15, 2021

• The Management of Extreme Sequelae of Skin Popping 
  Managing the complications of skin popping requires a multidisciplinary approach. How are these patients best treated?

  March 10, 2021

• Efficacy of the Application of a Purified Native Collagen With Embedded Antimicrobial Barrier Followed by a Placental Allograft on a Diverse Group of Nonhealing Wounds of Various Etiologies 
  Is this novel approach an effective treatment for wounds that do not respond to conventional therapy?

  March 08, 2021