José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna, MD, MSc, PhD

Rapid Communication

Efficacy of a Polylactic Acid Matrix for the Closure of Wagner Grade 1 and 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Single-center, Prospective Randomized Trial

08/11/2023

Brock A. Liden , DPM;

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

In a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial, polylactic acid-guided closure matrices were compared with collagen dressings to assess healing of Wagner grades 1 and 2 diabetic foot ulcers.

In a single-center, prospective,...

08/11/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Comparison of Wound Surface Area Measurements Obtained Using Clinically Validated Artificial Intelligence-Based Technology Versus Manual Methods and the Effect of Measurement Method on Debridement Code Reimbursement Cost

10/25/2023

Misael C. Alonso , MD, FACP, CWSP;

Robert D.J. Fraser , MN, RN;

David Mannion ;

Heba Tallah Mohammed ;

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Researchers compared maximum allowable payments for 177 wounds measured by both a traditional paper ruler method and an AI-based digital wound management solution.

Researchers compared maximum...

10/25/2023

Wounds

Original Research

A Multicenter Retrospective Study Comparing a Polylactic Acid CAMP With Intact Fish Skin Graft or a Collagen Dressing in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers

09/17/2024

Brock A. Liden , DPM;

Tiffany Liu , DPM;

Matthew J. Regulski , DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c);

Melissa Foster , DPM;

Ryan DeLeon , DPM;

Gina Palazzi , DPM;

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Objective: To retrospectively assess the effect of polylactic acid in promoting chronic wound healing compared with 2 other well-established cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products.

Objective: To retrospectively...

09/17/2024

Wounds

Videos

Wound Healing Products as Adjuncts to Standard Care

04/27/2023

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Dr. Ramirez-Garcialuna touches on factors to consider when selecting wound healing aids for chronic or hard-to-heal wounds.

Dr. Ramirez-Garcialuna touches...

04/27/2023

Wounds

SAWC Insights

Mechanisms of Action of Polylactic Acid Matrices

04/27/2023

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Dr. Ramirez-Garcialuna details the composition and function of polylactic acid matrices and the results seen from this product in a study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Dr. Ramirez-Garcialuna details...

04/27/2023

Wounds

Infrared Thermal Imaging: A New Paradigm for Wound Care

Introduction: Wound care remains an unmet challenge, as over 8 million people in North America alone live with a chronic wound. Infrared thermal imaging (IRT) is a non-invasive imaging te...

Gregory Berry , MDCM, MS Ed, FRCSC;

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Robert D.J. Fraser , MN, RN;

Sheila C. Wang , MD, PhD;

05/26/2022

Is My Wound Infected? Use of Thermal Imaging to Assess Wound Infection

Introduction: Because the traditional signs of infection, rubor, dolor, calor, and tumor, are shared between incipient infections and aseptic inflammation, discriminating between these en...

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

05/26/2022

Impact of Remote Wound Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created the urgent need for telehealth to play a larger role in wound care. The high prevalence of comorbidities in the wound care populati...

José L. Ramirez-Garcialuna , MD, MSc, PhD;

Robin C. Lenz , DPM, FACFAS;

05/26/2022