Sreevathsa M. Ramachar, MS; Nishan Shetty, MBBS; Chaitra D.Y., MBBS
Atypical mycobacterial infections pose a diagnostic challenge in surgical site infections, necessitating early suspicion and multimodal management for optimal patient outcomes.
Atypical mycobacterial infections pose a diagnostic challenge in surgical site infections, necessitating early suspicion and multimodal management for optimal patient outcomes.
Researchers screened specimens from 117 patients to assess clinicomicrobiological profile of podiatric infections and identify prevalent biolfim producers.
Researchers screened specimens from 117 patients to assess clinicomicrobiological profile of podiatric infections and identify prevalent biolfim producers.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM; James McKee; Nicholas Chang
The authors report on the case of a 69-year-old female who presented with necrotizing soft tissue infection secondary to Streptococcus constellatus that resulted from bilateral diabetic foot ulcerations.
The authors report on the case of a 69-year-old female who presented with necrotizing soft tissue infection secondary to Streptococcus constellatus that resulted from bilateral diabetic foot ulcerations.
Victoria E. Orfaly; Erika L. Hagstrom; Alex G. Ortega-Loayza, MD, MCR
A 79-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of a painless chronic ulcer on the left buttock that was refractory to antibiotic therapy and intralesional corticosteroid.
A 79-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of a painless chronic ulcer on the left buttock that was refractory to antibiotic therapy and intralesional corticosteroid.
In this presentation slide deck from SAWC Spring 2021, Jason Anderson, DPM, FACFAS, and Alison J. Garten, DPM, CPED, discuss and highlight cases in which placental tissues were used to achieve wound closure.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
This report presents a rare case of a 26-year-old man who experienced an isolated total avulsion injury of the nail bed with exposure of the phalangeal bone while using machinery, which was treated successfully with free grafting and...
This report presents a rare case of a 26-year-old man who experienced an isolated total avulsion injury of the nail bed with exposure of the phalangeal bone while using machinery, which was treated successfully with free grafting and...
Marc R. Matthews, MD, FACS, MS; Luis Fernandez, MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP
This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.
This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In this interview, the speaker outlines concerns about regulatory overcorrection, escalating product costs, and the growing influence of vendor-driven revenue messaging in physician offices.
In this interview, the speaker outlines concerns about regulatory overcorrection, escalating product costs, and the growing influence of vendor-driven revenue messaging in physician offices.
As multi-billion dollar spending on CTPs draws heightened regulatory scrutiny, policymakers are stepping in—fast and forcefully. But as new rules roll out, many clinicians worry that cost containment efforts could unintentionally undermine...
As multi-billion dollar spending on CTPs draws heightened regulatory scrutiny, policymakers are stepping in—fast and forcefully. But as new rules roll out, many clinicians worry that cost containment efforts could unintentionally undermine...
In this part of a recent interview with Jim McDannald, DPM, of Podiatry Growth, he shares how he sees practices adapting in light of regulatory changes, and what he predicts for those that do not find a way to do so.
In this part of a recent interview with Jim McDannald, DPM, of Podiatry Growth, he shares how he sees practices adapting in light of regulatory changes, and what he predicts for those that do not find a way to do so.
Sreevathsa M. Ramachar, MS; Nishan Shetty, MBBS; Chaitra D.Y., MBBS
Atypical mycobacterial infections pose a diagnostic challenge in surgical site infections, necessitating early suspicion and multimodal management for optimal patient outcomes.
Atypical mycobacterial infections pose a diagnostic challenge in surgical site infections, necessitating early suspicion and multimodal management for optimal patient outcomes.
Researchers screened specimens from 117 patients to assess clinicomicrobiological profile of podiatric infections and identify prevalent biolfim producers.
Researchers screened specimens from 117 patients to assess clinicomicrobiological profile of podiatric infections and identify prevalent biolfim producers.
Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM; James McKee; Nicholas Chang
The authors report on the case of a 69-year-old female who presented with necrotizing soft tissue infection secondary to Streptococcus constellatus that resulted from bilateral diabetic foot ulcerations.
The authors report on the case of a 69-year-old female who presented with necrotizing soft tissue infection secondary to Streptococcus constellatus that resulted from bilateral diabetic foot ulcerations.
Victoria E. Orfaly; Erika L. Hagstrom; Alex G. Ortega-Loayza, MD, MCR
A 79-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of a painless chronic ulcer on the left buttock that was refractory to antibiotic therapy and intralesional corticosteroid.
A 79-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of a painless chronic ulcer on the left buttock that was refractory to antibiotic therapy and intralesional corticosteroid.
This report presents a rare case of a 26-year-old man who experienced an isolated total avulsion injury of the nail bed with exposure of the phalangeal bone while using machinery, which was treated successfully with free grafting and...
This report presents a rare case of a 26-year-old man who experienced an isolated total avulsion injury of the nail bed with exposure of the phalangeal bone while using machinery, which was treated successfully with free grafting and...
Marc R. Matthews, MD, FACS, MS; Luis Fernandez, MD, KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP
This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.
This study assessed the clinical use and outcomes of a next-generation perforated polyurethane foam dressing that has been developed for use with open abdomen negative pressure therapy.
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
A complex case in which 2 distinct negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) modalities were instrumental in helping manage extensive wounds resulting from extreme crushing/sheering forces is presented.
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
This case study highlights a circumstance where source control was achieved in a patient that suffered from a polymicrobial necrotizing Aeromonas hydrophila infection following a traumatic aquatic amputation.
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 study, the authors evaluate the clinical outcomes of a cryopreserved umbilical tissue graft containing viable cells in the treatment of complex wounds.
In a retrospective series, synthetic electrospun fiber matrix promoted healing of complex tunneling and undermining wounds, helping avoid flap reconstruction or amputation in high-risk patients.
In a retrospective series, synthetic electrospun fiber matrix promoted healing of complex tunneling and undermining wounds, helping avoid flap reconstruction or amputation in high-risk patients.
This case series shows that a dual-layer compression system can effectively reduce limb volume, support wound healing, and improve patient independence in complex lymphedema.
This case series shows that a dual-layer compression system can effectively reduce limb volume, support wound healing, and improve patient independence in complex lymphedema.
Eight refractory pyoderma gangrenosum cases healed with immunosuppression, selective debridement, and bilayer skin substitute, supporting surgery under controlled inflammation.
Eight refractory pyoderma gangrenosum cases healed with immunosuppression, selective debridement, and bilayer skin substitute, supporting surgery under controlled inflammation.
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Hydrosurgical debridement combined with negative pressure therapy effectively treated extensive chronic wounds from polyacrylamide hydrogel breast injections, resulting in successful healing without recurrence at 12–18 months.
Chi Young Bang, MD, PhD; Seung Ho Lee, MD; Kun Yong Sung, PhD, MD
Systemic lupus erythematosus may present with refractory leg ulcers unresponsive to immunosuppression, prompting consideration of multimodal anticoagulation and advanced wound therapies.
Systemic lupus erythematosus may present with refractory leg ulcers unresponsive to immunosuppression, prompting consideration of multimodal anticoagulation and advanced wound therapies.
Francisco Javier Ramírez-Fernández, MD; Isidro Velázquez-Jacobo, MD; Adriana Lozano-Platonoff, MD; Monica Navarrete-Martínez, MD; José Contreras-Ruiz, MD
This case report discusses region-specific reconstruction of complex foot trauma using plantar-to-plantar punch grafting to provide durable, glabrous coverage.
This case report discusses region-specific reconstruction of complex foot trauma using plantar-to-plantar punch grafting to provide durable, glabrous coverage.
Stephanie Constable, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Jacquelyn Bergo, MBA, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN; Sarah Tuttle, BSc; Jennifer Jane Gale, BA
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
This article examines clinician experiences using a multilayer antimicrobial surgical incision dressing prophylactically in low-risk orthopedic and other surgical patients.
