DFU

Novel Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Injectable Micronized Dehydrated Amnion Chorion Membrane (dHACM) Allograft Tissue: Two Case Studies

Introduction: The presence of infection in a chronic diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) increases the risk of a lower extremity amputation. Since many amputations can be avoided, prompt, conservat...

11/04/2019

Identification and Cost of Diagnostic Tests for Infection in Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers, and Venous Leg Ulcers

Purpose: A retrospective analysis of the U.S. Wound Registry was conducted for patients treated from 2005 through 2016 to examine the frequency of culture and sensitivity (C&S) testi...

08/19/2019

Development of a Non-Invasive Imaging Device for Prediction of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Potential

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) incidence in the diabetic population has been reported between 15-25% and leads to increased morbidity and mortality, higher risk of a...

08/12/2019

Ulcer Metastasis? Location of Recurrence for Patients in Diabetic Foot Remission

Background: The cancer analogy has proven effective for provisioning care to patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). One potentially under-appreciated similarity between cancer and...

07/31/2019

A Cost Analysis of Two Skin Substitutes for Treatment of Large Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Exposed Bone or Tendon

Objectives: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) with exposed bone or tendon can be difficult to heal. These recalcitrant wounds can create an economic burden because they often require multiple t...

07/29/2019

Clinical Cases

Closure of Refractory DFUs and Venous Stasis Leg Ulcers Using an Autologous Homologous Skin Construct

07/16/2019

Dr. Armstrong reports the results of a pilot study evaluating 11 patients with diabetic foot ulcers and 5 with venous stasis leg ulcers (all being refractory to at least 1 month of conservative care) that were treated with an autologous...

Dr. Armstrong reports the...

07/16/2019

Wounds

Closure of Refractory Complex Lower Extremity Wounds Using a Single Application of a Novel Autologous Homologous Skin Construct in the Clinic Setting; A Clinical Case Series

Background: Chronic lower extremity wounds including diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and venous stasis leg ulcers (VLUs) represent an increasing and challenging burden on the health care...

06/14/2019

Let's Be Frank

Charting A Path to Learning Through An Algorithm

04/09/2019

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CL...

If you are reading this column at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2019 conference in San Antonio, Texas, then I am proud to say that I have your attention during one of the most recognized and respected wound care events....

If you are reading this column...

04/09/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Evidence Corner

Telemedicine Improves Chronic Ulcer Outcomes

04/01/2019

Laura Bolton

The 2 studies presented herein illustrate the value of telemedicine in managing patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), pressure ulcers, and a variety of leg ulcers.

The 2 studies presented herein...

04/01/2019

Wounds

Case Series

Use of Remote Ischemic Conditioning on the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds

03/28/2019

Introduction. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) activates the body’s natural protective physiology against reperfusion injury and the tissue damage caused by low oxygen levels. More than 10 000 patients have completed trials with RIC over...

Introduction. Remote ischemic...

03/28/2019

Wounds