Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a challenging condition for providers; they are a complication of chronic venous disease resulting from venous valvular incompetence and venous hypertension. In this article, Robert Klein, DPM, presents an overview of VLU clinical presentation and diagnosis, possible treatment plans, and a report of an elderly patient with a VLU of the left leg.
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA; Adam J. Singer; Cyaandi R. Dove, DPM; Yaron Shoham; Edward Grant; Garth A. James; Aya Ben Yaakov; Stephen Heisler; Elinor deLancey Pulcini; Lior Rosenberg; Howard Petusevsky
This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
John C. Lantis, II, MD, FACS; Allegra Fierro, MD; Callie Horn, MD
The authors discuss the support that negative pressure wound therapy can provide in the treatment of venous leg ulcers as well as an algorithm for increased use of the modality in this indication.
The authors discuss the support that negative pressure wound therapy can provide in the treatment of venous leg ulcers as well as an algorithm for increased use of the modality in this indication.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
This study compared healing and periwound skin condition in patients with venous leg ulcers when treated with zinc barrier cream compared to advanced elastomeric skin protectant.
This study compared healing and periwound skin condition in patients with venous leg ulcers when treated with zinc barrier cream compared to advanced elastomeric skin protectant.
A 62-year-old female with a chronic venous leg ulcer of 2 years' duration achieved full wound closure 2 months after a combination of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, hydrosurgery, and split-thickness skin graft.
A 62-year-old female with a chronic venous leg ulcer of 2 years' duration achieved full wound closure 2 months after a combination of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, hydrosurgery, and split-thickness skin graft.
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
In this poster presentation video, the presenter reports on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in 3 cases of lower extremity wounds.
In this poster presentation video, the presenter reports on the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time in 3 cases of lower extremity wounds.
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
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.
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
Dr. Alonso describes his case study poster (Use of an Innovative Synthetic Self-Assembling Peptide Matrix in the Treatment of Three Large Recalcitrant 20-Year-Old Venous Leg Ulcers).
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA; Adam J. Singer; Cyaandi R. Dove, DPM; Yaron Shoham; Edward Grant; Garth A. James; Aya Ben Yaakov; Stephen Heisler; Elinor deLancey Pulcini; Lior Rosenberg; Howard Petusevsky
This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
This study examines the efficacy of a bromelain-based debridement agent for reduction of biofilm in patients with chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.
This study compared healing and periwound skin condition in patients with venous leg ulcers when treated with zinc barrier cream compared to advanced elastomeric skin protectant.
This study compared healing and periwound skin condition in patients with venous leg ulcers when treated with zinc barrier cream compared to advanced elastomeric skin protectant.
A 62-year-old female with a chronic venous leg ulcer of 2 years' duration achieved full wound closure 2 months after a combination of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, hydrosurgery, and split-thickness skin graft.
A 62-year-old female with a chronic venous leg ulcer of 2 years' duration achieved full wound closure 2 months after a combination of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, hydrosurgery, and split-thickness skin graft.
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
In this research presentation, Dr. Robert J. Snyder reports on the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm and microbial loads in...
Robert J. Snyder, MD, PhD, DPM, FACFAS, CWS-P, MBA
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
In this interview, Dr. Robert J. Snyder provides insight into future plans to further the results of an open phase 2 study assessing the safety, efficacy, and pharmacologic effects of bromelain-based enzymatic debridement product on biofilm...
A case report describing diffuse large B-cell lymphoma masquerading as treatment-resistant axillary hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the importance of early biopsy in atypical unilateral HS lesions to avoid delayed cancer diagnosis.
A case report describing diffuse large B-cell lymphoma masquerading as treatment-resistant axillary hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the importance of early biopsy in atypical unilateral HS lesions to avoid delayed cancer diagnosis.
Jordan Z. Hill, MD; Varshita Chirumamilla, BS; Benjamin H. Kaffenberger, MD, MS
In five patients with peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum, aerosolized triamcinolone was associated with complete healing without disrupting ostomy adhesion.
In five patients with peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum, aerosolized triamcinolone was associated with complete healing without disrupting ostomy adhesion.
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
A pilot study in an LTAC hospital found bordered silicone SAP dressings were well tolerated by patients and nurses and may support pressure injury prevention protocols.
A pilot study in an LTAC hospital found bordered silicone SAP dressings were well tolerated by patients and nurses and may support pressure injury prevention protocols.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
Jéssica Guido de Araújo Sá, MD, MSc; Jeymesson Raphael Cardoso Vieira, PhD; Jerrar Janedson Xavier Silva, MD, PhD; Natalia Araújo Lopes, MS; Guilherme Rêis de Carvalho Pinheiro, MS; Vinícius Salcedo Crusco, MS; Camila Brito Segatti, MS; Luiz Eugênio Peres de Freitas Filho, MS; Pedro Henrique Vanderley da Silva Carneiro, MS; Eduarda Santos de Santana, MSc; Esdras Marques Lins, MD, PhD
A randomized controlled trial found that 5% Rhizophora mangle cream significantly improved venous leg ulcer healing, reducing wound size by 51.7% and increasing complete healing rates when used with compression therapy.
A randomized controlled trial found that 5% Rhizophora mangle cream significantly improved venous leg ulcer healing, reducing wound size by 51.7% and increasing complete healing rates when used with compression therapy.
Jared R. Adams, MD, PhD; Jennifer N. Lannon, BS; Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS; David Alper, DPM; Cyaandi R. Dove, DPM; John C. Lantis, MD; Joseph Rolley, BS, MSIA; Robert Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA
The STEADY registry is an AI-enabled, real-world data platform designed to evaluate diabetic foot ulcer treatments and outcomes across diverse U.S. populations.
The STEADY registry is an AI-enabled, real-world data platform designed to evaluate diabetic foot ulcer treatments and outcomes across diverse U.S. populations.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
