Latest Articles About Wound Therapies
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
A nerve conduction study (NCS) is used to determine electrical conduction within motor and sensory nerves, essentially determining the functionality of nervous impulses throughout the body. Continue Reading
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
A nerve conduction study (NCS) is used to determine electrical conduction within motor and sensory nerves, essentially determining the functionality of nervous impulses throughout the body. Continue Reading
Advanced Dressings
Biatain foam is a soft, pliable dressing which is comprised of an outer layer that helps guard against bacteria and infection, and an inner foam layer that assists with absorbing fluids during healing. Continue Reading
Advanced Dressings
Biatain foam is a soft, pliable dressing which is comprised of an outer layer that helps guard against bacteria and infection, and an inner foam layer that assists with absorbing fluids during healing. Continue Reading
Electromyography
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures the health and function of the muscles and the nerves which controls these muscles. It is performed by inserting thin metallic needle electrodes into the muscles being tested. Continue Reading
Electromyography
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures the health and function of the muscles and the nerves which controls these muscles. It is performed by inserting thin metallic needle electrodes into the muscles being tested. Continue Reading
Low Level Laser Therapy
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a medical procedure used to treat pain and speed up wound healing. This treatment uses low-level lasers to alter the healing process at a cellular level. Continue Reading
Low Level Laser Therapy
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a medical procedure used to treat pain and speed up wound healing. This treatment uses low-level lasers to alter the healing process at a cellular level. Continue Reading
Growth Factor Therapy
Growth factors are substances secreted by the body whose function is to stimulate the growth and proliferation of the cells involved in wound healing and inflammation. Growth factor therapy is the use of growth factors to promote wound healing. Continue Reading
Growth Factor Therapy
Growth factors are substances secreted by the body whose function is to stimulate the growth and proliferation of the cells involved in wound healing and inflammation. Growth factor therapy is the use of growth factors to promote wound healing. Continue Reading
Sharp Debridement
Sharp debridement is a surgical procedure that uses scissors, scalpels and other sharp instruments to cut away or remove infected tissue. It improves the wound's appearance and promotes enhanced healing. Continue Reading
Sharp Debridement
Sharp debridement is a surgical procedure that uses scissors, scalpels and other sharp instruments to cut away or remove infected tissue. It improves the wound's appearance and promotes enhanced healing. Continue Reading
Skin Substitutes
Skin substitutes as a form of wound closure have been found useful since the earliest centuries of medical science. Skin is made up of epidermis (upper) and dermis (lower) skin layers, and is the largest organ in the human body. Continue Reading
Skin Substitutes
Skin substitutes as a form of wound closure have been found useful since the earliest centuries of medical science. Skin is made up of epidermis (upper) and dermis (lower) skin layers, and is the largest organ in the human body. Continue Reading
Sutures, Stitches, and Staples
Sutures, stitches and staples are used for the same purpose - to close wounds or surgical incisions - but they are not the same. For sutures, doctors use a thread or strand of material to perform wound closure. The term "stitches" refers to the surgical procedure or process of closing a wound with s ... Continue Reading
Sutures, Stitches, and Staples
Sutures, stitches and staples are used for the same purpose - to close wounds or surgical incisions - but they are not the same. For sutures, doctors use a thread or strand of material to perform wound closure. The term "stitches" refers to the surgical procedure or process ... Continue Reading
Total Contact Casting
Total contact casting is a method used to treat diabetic foot ulcers by fitting a non-removable cast around the affected leg. The whole cast is in contact with the foot and part of the leg, hence the name. Continue Reading
Total Contact Casting
Total contact casting is a method used to treat diabetic foot ulcers by fitting a non-removable cast around the affected leg. The whole cast is in contact with the foot and part of the leg, hence the name. Continue Reading
Nerve Studies
Nerve studies are also known as nerve conduction studies. These studies measure how well nerves send signals through the body. This procedure is helpful in finding underlying or hidden causes of muscle weakness, nervousness and pain. Continue Reading
Nerve Studies
Nerve studies are also known as nerve conduction studies. These studies measure how well nerves send signals through the body. This procedure is helpful in finding underlying or hidden causes of muscle weakness, nervousness and pain. Continue Reading
