chronic wound

Original Research

Prospective, Single-center, Open-label, Pilot Study Using Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue Containing Viable Cells in the Treatment of Complex Acute and Chronic Wounds

08/01/2020

Shawn P. Fagan , MD, FACS;

Beretta Craft-Coffman , PA-C;

Bounthavy Homsombath , MD;

Joan Wilson , MSN, MHA, RN;

Zaheed Hassan , MD;

Molly C. Saunders ;

John G. Rumbaugh ;

Alla Danilkovitch ;

Robert F. Mullins , MD;

In this prospective, pilot study, the authors evaluate the clinical outcomes of a cryopreserved umbilical tissue graft containing viable cells in the treatment of complex wounds.

In this prospective, pilot...

08/01/2020

Wounds

Original Research

The Risk of Infection and Indication of Systemic Antibiotics in Chronic Wounds

07/01/2020

Rachel L. Reitan ;

Robert M. McBroom ;

Richard E. Gilder ;

This evidence-based practice project aims to identify both chronic wounds at risk for infection and the risk factors associated with chronic wound infection, evaluate the use of systemic antibiotics in patients with chronic wounds, and reduce...

This evidence-based practice...

07/01/2020

Wounds

Review

Mitigating the Opioid Crisis for Wound Care Providers Using Opioid Stewardship

06/02/2020

Robert George Smith , DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS;

The purpose of this article is to explore the central theme of responsible opioid pain management. It will introduce, define, and defend with clinical-based evidence a proposed acronym, “MORPHINE,” to assist and help shape prescription opioid...

The purpose of this article is...

06/02/2020

Wounds

Case Series

Surgical Management of Lower Extremity Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Viable Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue: A Case Series

04/01/2020

Andrew R. Olson ;

Tzvi Bar-David ;

Joseph Larsen , DPM;

Robert Fridman , DPM, FACFAS;

This case series presents evidence of using a cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue with living cells in adjunctive treatment of wounds associated with pyoderma gangrenosum.

This case series presents...

04/01/2020

Wounds

Case Report and Brief Review

Combining the Benefits of Collagen and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Heal a Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Case Report

03/17/2020

Jeffrey D. Lehrman , DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA;

This report is on the use of a collagen wound contact layer in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy to achieve healing in a chronic diabetic foot ulcer.

This report is on the use of a...

03/17/2020

Wounds

Case Report and Brief Review

Micropore Particle Technology Promotes Wound Healing, Whereas Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Causes Tissue Degeneration: A Case Report

03/12/2020

Jeanette Sams-Dodd ;

Frank Sams-Dodd ;

A 72-year-old woman with a nontraumatic spinal cord injury developed eschar on her lower right back.

A 72-year-old woman with a...

03/12/2020

Wounds

Fall from Tree Resulting in a Gustilo IIIA Fracture Complicated with a Limb-Threatening Chronic Wound Requiring a Unique Approach to Closure

Introduction: Past analyses of U.S. databases have illustrated increased morbidity and mortality experienced by patients with surgical wound dehiscence (SWD). The following case demonstra...

Caroline Clark ;

William Tettelbach , MD, FACP, FIDSA, FUHM, CWS;

11/05/2019

Original Research

Platelet-rich Plasma Improves Healing of Pressure Ulcers as Objectively Assessed by Digital Planimetry

10/01/2019

Odysseas Zoras ;

Andreas Manios ;

Evangelos Volakakis ;

Eelco de Bree ;

Marios Papadakis ;

Christos V. Ioannou ;

The aim of this prospective study is to objectively assess the impact of PRP therapy on pressure ulcer (PU) healing utilizing digital planimetry.

The aim of this prospective...

10/01/2019

Wounds

Original Research

Efficacy and Safety of 4% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Leaf Extract Ointment as an Adjunct Treatment to Compression Stockings on the Closure of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Pilot Study

09/01/2019

Elizabeth Amelia Tianco ;

Martha Joy Maralit Bruan ;

The authors evaluate the efficacy and safety of 4% gumamela leaf extract ointment in the closure of VLUs among patients seen in a dermatology outpatient department in the Philippines.

The authors evaluate the...

09/01/2019

Wounds

Rapid Communication

Early-stage Management of Complex Wounds Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and a Dressing With Through Holes

05/20/2019

Jane Harrigan ;

Mary Anne R. Obst , BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON;

Aaron Wodash ;

Stina Bjurstrom ;

The authors present their experiences of using NPWTi-d with ROCF-CC, along with rationales for wound care decisions.

The authors present their...