Venous Leg Ulcer

Original Research

Evaluating the Number of Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Product Applications Required to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers in Non-Hospital Outpatient Department Settings

08/09/2024

Shaun Carpenter , MD, FAPWCA, CWSP;

Angelina Ferguson , DNP, FNP, CWS;

Devinna Bahadur , DNP, AGACNP-BC, MSN-ED;

Amanda Estapa , ACNP-BC, CWS;

Jamie Bahm , RHIA, CCS;

Objective: To evaluate how the number of cellular and/or tissue-based product applications affect healing and wound area reduction rates of diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

Objective: To evaluate how the...

08/09/2024

Wounds

Review

The Use of Acellular Products in Venous Leg Ulcers: A Narrative Review

08/02/2024

Tokoya Williams , MD;

Stuti P. Garg , BA;

Keenan Fine , MS;

Bradley Melnick , BS;

Kelly Ho , BS;

Madeline O'Connor , BA;

Sammer Marzouk , MA;

Antoinette Nguyen , BA;

Abbey Landini , BA;

Prottusha Sarkar , BA;

Kirtana Sandepudi , MS;

Fatoumata Sylla , BA;

Brigid Coles , BA;

Robert D. Galiano , MD;

Objective: to review the published evidence on the use of acellular products in the management of venous leg ulcers.

Objective: to review the...

08/02/2024

Wounds

Original Research

An Open-Label, Proof-of-Concept Study Assessing the Effects of Bromelain-Based Enzymatic Debridement on Biofilm and Microbial Loads in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

12/20/2023

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

Adam J. Singer ;

Cyaandi R. Dove , DPM;

Yaron Shoham ;

Edward Grant ;

Garth A. James ;

Aya Ben Yaakov ;

Stephen Heisler ;

Elinor deLancey Pulcini ;

Lior Rosenberg ;

Howard Petusevsky ;

This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

This study examines the efficacy...

12/20/2023

Wounds

Empirical Studies

Fetal Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in the Management of Chronic Nonhealing Lower Extremity Wounds

11/27/2023

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

Susan Benitez-Sanchez , MD;

11/27/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Consensus Statements

Consensus Recommendations for Optimizing the Use of Intact Fish Skin Graft in the Management of Acute and Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds

11/03/2023

Leah Main ;

Eric J. Lullove , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA;

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

Anthony Tickner , DPM, FRCPS, FACCWS, FAPWH, FAPWCA;

Naz Wahab , MD, FAAFP, FAPWCA;

Robert S. Kirsner , MD, PhD;

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Mark Suski ;

The authors sought to develop consensus recommendations for the clinical use of intact fish skin graft in the management of acute and chronic lower extremity wounds.

The authors sought to develop...

11/03/2023

Wounds

Empirical Studies

A Non-Inferiority Study to Compare the Effect of Silica Gel Fiber Dressing With Alginate Dressing on Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers

10/30/2023

Long Zhang , MD;

Jin Yang , MD;

Haofu Wang , MD;

Yunmin Cai , MD;

Wenjun Zhao , MD;

Ruiping Dong , MD;

Dongyang Liu , MD;

Xingwu Lu , MD;

10/30/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Q&A

Evaluation of a Human Keratin Wound Matrix as an Effective Wound Healing Therapy in Difficult-to-Heal Venous Leg Ulcers

10/02/2023

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Munir Patel , MD;

Scott Ellis , MD;

Matthew Carpiniello , MD;

Allison N. Ramey-Ward , PhD;

Brooke Weiss , PA;

Emily Pesek , BS;

Jani Lee , MD;

This Case Q&A discusses the use of human keratin matrix in wound healing.

This Case Q&A discusses the use...

10/02/2023

ePlasty

Original Research

Time and Labor Costs of Compression Therapy Wrap System for Lower Extremity Edema: Results From a Single Center

07/20/2023

Peter J. Mallow ;

Louis E. Pilati , MD;

Debashish Chakravarthy , PhD;

In this study, researchers compared 2LB and 4LB compression systems for the treatment of lower extremity edema to assess the costs and labor associated with the application of each.

In this study, researchers...

07/20/2023

Wounds

Review

Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers

06/01/2023

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Allegra Fierro , MD;

Callie Horn , MD;

The authors discuss the support that negative pressure wound therapy can provide in the treatment of venous leg ulcers as well as an algorithm for increased use of the modality in this indication.

The authors discuss the support...

06/01/2023

Wounds

Videos

Determining the Most Appropriate Compression for Patients

05/11/2023

Callie Horn , MD;

In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.

In this interview, Dr. Callie...

05/11/2023

Wounds