Q: What is the true cost of wounds and wound care? A: A 2014 analysis of Medicare spending found between $28.1 billion and $96.8 billion per year was spent on wound care in the US. Limited data was ...

This article, the second in a two-part series on asepsis, provides a step-by-step guide to using an aseptic technique to change a simple wound dressing, applying the principles of asepsis discussed in ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...

For long-term care and skilled nursing facility operators, wound care plays a significant role in everything from staff efficiencies to outcomes to reimbursement. It’s also an important factor in the ...

Savannah-based Corstrata recently celebrated a decade of service. The company provides nurses specially trained in advanced wound care to work remotely to bridge a gap.

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.