Lower Extremity Wounds

Draining Cellulitis: A Surgical Approach Cellulitis

Introduction: In the case of cellulitis that is recurrent or recalcitrant despite appropriate antibiotic therapy we propose a surgical technique easily performed as an outpatient.Methods:...

11/01/2024

Working In Synergy to Heal [WISH]: Practice Innovations NPWT + KYLON®️ + Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy + CAMPs, a Medicare cost analysis.

Introduction: Complex, non healing skin injuries and wounds pose significant physical, emotional and financial challenges for patients, caregivers, clinicians and payers.Methods:83 year o...

11/01/2024

Abdominal binder device and procedure designed to prevent abdominal wound dehiscence post-operatively.

Introduction: The Integrated Binder Wrap System (IBWS, patent pending) was developed in a surgical practice based on observed patient needs. All surgeries require mechanical closure of i...

11/01/2024

Ensuring sustained closure of diabetic foot ulcers using the STRIDE pathway - Initial results from a single center

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers have a high recurrence rate, with 42% of patients experiencing relapse within two years due to factors such as neuropathy, arteriopathy, and poor offloa...

11/01/2024

Using Near Infra-red Spectroscopy to Assess Oxygenation and Perfusion in Pre-operative Triage of Surgical Procedures

Introduction: Near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive imaging device that can measure oxygenated and de-oxygenated levels of hemoglobin in the wound and periwound tissues to...

11/01/2024

Patient Care Balance: A Case for Innovative SAP Dressings

Introduction: With a recent increase in reported wounds, addressing barriers to wound healing has become crucial. A recent white paper on the Wound Balance concept identifies barriers suc...

11/01/2024

The Future of Wound Healing: Cost Effective and Personalized 3D Printing of Adipose Tissue Grafts Tailored to Each Patient's Needs and Wound

Introduction: Chronic wounds affect millions of US people and burden patients and healthcare systems. They need intensive care with multiple applications of advanced wound care solutions ...

11/01/2024

Initial Evaluation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Using an All-in-One, Encapsulated, Reticulated Open-Cell Foam Dressing in Complex Wounds

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) using a polyurethane, reticulated open-cell foam (ROCF) dressing has been employed for managing diverse wound types. While NPWT’s ther...

11/01/2024

Enhancing Clinical Efficiency: Utilizing ChatGPT for Streamlined Chart Review in Wound Care

Introduction: Traditional chart review in wound care research is increasingly challenged by a growing volume of patient data and extensive variables impacting wound outcomes. The emergenc...

11/01/2024

Surgical Excision of Sarcoma Disguised by Long-Standing Chronic Fibrotic Hurley Stage III Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): A Case Study

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by the formation of painful, purulent lesions in intertriginous regions, which can lead to the ...

11/01/2024