Wound Healing

Use of a Purified Reconstituted Bilayer Matrix for the Treatment of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Retrospective Case Series

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present an enormous challenge to healthcare providers and systems throughout the world.¬† While many advanced tissue matrices have demonstrated promise in treat...

Gina Restani ;

Tina Lin ;

11/23/2020

Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Electrical Stimulation to Improve Skin Perfusion

While few studies suggest the benefit of electrical stimulation (E-Stim) therapy to accelerate wound healing, the underlying mechanism of action is still debated (1-3). In this study, we ...

Michael E. DeBakey ;

Bijan Najafi , PhD;

Michael E. DeBakey ;

Brian D. Lepow , DPM;

Michael E. DeBakey ;

11/23/2020

Comparative effectiveness of a bilayered living cellular construct and a viable cryopreserved placental membrane for the treatment of pressure injuries

OBJECTIVES: Using deidentified, patient data from a wound-specific electronic medical record (WoundExpert(a), Net Health, PA, US), we compared the effectiveness of a bilayer living cellul...

Michael Leon Sabolinski , MD;

Oscar M. Alvarez , PhD;

11/23/2020

Department Nutrition Improvement Plan

Purpose/Problem: Nutrition is a crucial aspect of diabetic management and wound healing. Diabetics and those with active wounds are at risk for delayed wound healing without optimal nutri...

Michael J. Hall ;

Elizabeth Sperr ;

Cori Briscoe ;

Mazie Madison , BSN;

11/23/2020

Economic and Clinical Impact of Novel Nanofiber Matrix* to Treat Chronic Wounds

Complex chronic wounds are difficult to manage and heal, incurring significant costs to the U.S. healthcare system - nearly $25 billion annually [1]. In rural care areas, this cost is exa...

Karena Herron , ARNP;

11/23/2020

3D Nanofabricated Polymer Scaffold Used to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Case Series of Four Patients

Abstract Body: Aims The advancement of wound healing technology, and, specifically the study of the skin microbiome, have led to the development of a new 3D nanofabricated synthetic polym...

Richard A. Schilling , DPM;

Scott Littrell ;

11/23/2020

Feature

Polymeric Membrane Dressings for Topical Wound Management of Patients With Infected Wounds in a Challenging Environment: A Protocol With 3 Case Examples

06/14/2016

Linda L. Benskin , PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, DAPWCA;

06/14/2016

Wound Management & Prevention