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Soft Tissue Reinforcement – An Adjunct To Selected Tendon Repairs
Prodomos Ververeli, MD and Susan Dieter MS, RN CWS What are some of…
Dead Space in Acute and Chronic Wounds – Causes and Treatment Approaches
When an area is absent of tissue, creating a void or cavity, it…
Surgical Site Infections: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a complication that can sometimes occur after surgery….
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
What is Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? People with Diabetes are at higher risk…
The Benefits of Medical Device Representatives in the Operating Room
Who is allowed in the OR during a surgical procedure? Many individuals are…
Walk This Way – What Wound Care Providers Can Learn From How You Walk
What can how you walk tell a provider? Evaluating how you walk is…
How To Diminish Post Surgical Scars
Why do surgical wounds scar? After surgery, the goal for the care of…
Prevention and Management of Xerosis Cutis (Abnormally Dry Skin)
What is Xerosis Cutis? Xerosis cutis is abnormally dry skin caused by a…
The Detrimental Impact of Swelling on Wound Healing
How does edema impact wound healing? Swelling which is also known as edema,…
The Impact of Smoking and Nicotine Use on Surgical Site Wound Healing
Are smokers at higher risk for surgical site infection? Did you know that…
