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Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC

Let's Be Frank
06/07/2019
The use of dressings to treat chronic wounds dates back to ancient times. But as we all well know that time does not truly heal all wounds, and certainly not chronic wounds, we also know that not all dressings heal all wounds. It’s what we do...
The use of dressings to treat chronic wounds dates back to ancient times. But as we all well know that time does not truly heal all wounds, and certainly not chronic wounds, we also know that not all dressings heal all wounds. It’s what we do...
The use of dressings to treat...
06/07/2019
Today's Wound Clinic
Videos
05/08/2020
VWR #4 – “The Dressing Debate”
VWR #4 – “The Dressing Debate”
VWR #4 – “The Dressing...
05/08/2020
Wound Care
Developing a ‘Cheat Sheet’ for the Ideal Wound Dressing
Let's Be Frank
05/11/2021
Chronic wounds continue to challenge clinicians from Day 1 as the race to make timely progress begins. As we know, “time is tissue.” Of course, not all wounds heal with time. It’s what we (clinician and patient) do during the time we have...
Chronic wounds continue to challenge clinicians from Day 1 as the race to make timely progress begins. As we know, “time is tissue.” Of course, not all wounds heal with time. It’s what we (clinician and patient) do during the time we have...
Chronic wounds continue to...
05/11/2021
Today's Wound Clinic
Let's Be Frank
12/05/2019
Clinicians today may be quicker to look to the Internet for wound healing advice than they are to conduct clinical research. Boundaries must be set here.
Clinicians today may be quicker to look to the Internet for wound healing advice than they are to conduct clinical research. Boundaries must be set here.
Clinicians today may be quicker...
12/05/2019
Today's Wound Clinic
Let's be Frank
02/02/2018
In this month’s column, Frank discusses chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that’s cited as a commonly encountered problem that many clinicians fail to treat effectively.   “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right...
In this month’s column, Frank discusses chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that’s cited as a commonly encountered problem that many clinicians fail to treat effectively.   “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right...
In this month’s column, Frank...
02/02/2018
Today's Wound Clinic
Lymphedema
10/05/2017
Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...
Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...
Proper, timely diagnosis is...
10/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic
Videos
04/23/2020
VWR #1 – “Virtual Wound Clinic”
VWR #1 – “Virtual Wound Clinic”
VWR #1 – “Virtual Wound...
04/23/2020
Wound Care
Will Advances in Smart Technology Help Our Patients or Dumb Us Down?
Let's Be Frank
03/23/2021
“Creating a true AI could be our greatest achievement and, perhaps, our last.”   —Professor Stephen Hawking Just like in every facet of life, smart technology has been a welcome tool in health care among patients and providers alike....
“Creating a true AI could be our greatest achievement and, perhaps, our last.”   —Professor Stephen Hawking Just like in every facet of life, smart technology has been a welcome tool in health care among patients and providers alike....
“Creating a true AI could be...
03/23/2021
Today's Wound Clinic
Let's Be Frank
09/30/2019
The patient’s care doesn’t always end with a closed wound, especially when it comes to offloading and total contact casts. As the adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But what happens to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)...
The patient’s care doesn’t always end with a closed wound, especially when it comes to offloading and total contact casts. As the adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But what happens to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)...
The patient’s care doesn’t...
09/30/2019
Today's Wound Clinic
Let's be Frank
01/05/2017
To run a financially and clinically successful wound clinic, programmanagers must be willing to reassess their practice on a recurring basis. This article offers guidance on what to look for and consider. “It’s not the plan that is...
To run a financially and clinically successful wound clinic, programmanagers must be willing to reassess their practice on a recurring basis. This article offers guidance on what to look for and consider. “It’s not the plan that is...
To run a financially and...
01/05/2017
Today's Wound Clinic