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The Role of Biologic Agents in Spinal Fusion Surgery
What is the role of biologic agents in spinal fusion surgery? What is…
Pick Up The Pace: Tips For Optimizing How Quickly A Wound Heals
Whether you have a wound from a traumatic injury, disease process or surgical…
Prevention and Treatment of Seromas and Dehisced Surgical Wounds
What is a seroma? A seroma is a localized accumulation of serous fluid…
How Do Wounds Heal? A Guide to the Phases of Wound Healing for Clinicians and Patients
What are the phases of wound healing? The body goes through a series…
Autologous Bone Grafting: A Guide for Clinicians and Patients
What is a bone graft? Bone grafts are used in cases where there…
Wound Assessments: Excoriation or Abrasion?
Both excoriation and abrasion are terms used for superficial partial-thickness wounds of the…
An Overview of Surgical Glues, Sealants and Other Adhesives
What is the purpose of surgical glues or sealants? There are many medical…
Battling a Rolled Wound Edge (or Epibole)
Why is it important to evaluate the wound edge? Evaluation of a wound…
Growth Factors, Chemokines and Cytokines
Wound healing and wound healing products often reference growth factors, chemokines, and cytokines,…
Assessment and Management of Wound Drainage (Exudate)
What is wound exudate? The body produces fluid to an injured site for…
