Lower Extremity Wounds

Retrospective Review of Antibiotic Needs of Orthopedic Surgical Wounds Irrigated with HOCl

ABSTRACT Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) rates for post-op Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) tibia/fibula fractures range from 13-88%. Post-op infection has been associate...

Michelle Moore , MSN, RN, AWCC;

Katherine McLeod , CRNP, BSN, RN, CWCN;

Rowena Steffan , BSN, RN, WCC;

05/26/2022

Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of a Native Cross-Linked Extra Cellular Matrix with PHMB to Manage Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds Exhibiting Bacterial Contamination as Determined by a Novel Violet-Light Imaging System

Introduction: Chronic wounds fail to heal due to a variety of systemic and local factors including high microbial burden and excessive devitalized tissue. Healing becomes compromised once...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

Radoslava Stoddard , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

05/26/2022

Results from an Ongoing Open Phase 2 Study Assessing the Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacological Effects of Bromelain-based Enzymatic Debridement on Biofilm, Microbial loads and Cytokines in patients with DFU and VLU

IntroductionDebridement represents a key step in the management of chronic wounds and is considered a basic necessity to induce tissue repair. Biofilm infection in wounds is a major contr...

Caroline S. Gwaltney , PT, DPT, CWS;

Robert J. Snyder , MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA;

Lisa Borrero , PhD, FAGHE;

Laura Santurri , PhD, MPH, CPH;

05/26/2022

Expediting Acute Wound Healing by Integrating Multiple Therapeutic Strategies

Introduction: Traumatic injuries can lead to massive, complex wounds with an increased propensity for infection. Despite the prevalence of patients with such wounds presenting at level 1 ...

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

05/26/2022

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in an Outpatient Wound Care Clinic: Retrospective analysis of a non-invasive technology in the management of chronic wounds for wound bed preparation.

Introduction: Chronic wounds affect 6.5 million people in the US. [1]. They contribute significantly to lower limb amputations. Every 20 seconds a limb is amputated somewhere in the world...

Denise Nemeth , MPAS, CWS, PA-C;

05/26/2022

Establishing Nitrite to Nitrate Ratios in the Clinical Wound Samples of Subjects With and Without Diabetes

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has the potential to significantly decrease quality of life due to its complications, including but not limited to diabetic foot ulcers and possible a...

Emily Cook , PT, DPT;

05/26/2022

Compliance With Wearing A Novel Dual Compression Wrap (DCS) Design In Patients With Lower Extremity Edema

Introduction: The application of multi-layer compression therapy is the gold standard for the management of patients with venous insufficiency and other wounds compromised by lower extre...

Samuel Shine , DO;

Louis E. Pilati , MD;

08/19/2021

The Use of an Antimicrobial Moisture Management Dressing Paired With a Gellable Fiber Technology under a Two-layer Compression System in the Treatment of Heavily Exudating VLUs Improves Clinical Outcomes and Cost Savings.

Introduction: Chronic venous insufficiency is the 7th most common chronic disease and is the underlying cause of 95% of leg ulcers1. Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are difficult to treat and ev...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

08/19/2021

Electrifying Wound Care with a Unique Antimicrobial Dressing

Introduction: A majority of chronic wounds are plagued by the formation of adherent biofilm. Biofilm develops when colonies of surface-attached bacteria form connections and exude a prote...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

08/19/2021

Can a Human Keratin Matrix Aid in the Healing of Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds?

Introduction: Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that provides mechanical stability to cells of the epidermis. Recent advances have been made in understanding the role of keratin in ...

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

08/19/2021