Wound Types

A burn refers to any damage to body tissue due to heat, chemicals, radiation or electricity. Burns are generally classified according to the depth of the damage to the layers of the skin. Continue Reading

Osteomyelitis is a bone infection caused by bacteria or, in rare cases, a fungus. Your bones are a living tissue and, like other tissues in your body, can become infected by microbes. A bone that has suffered an injury is more prone to bone infection. Continue Reading

Wound dehiscence is one of the most common complications of surgical wounds, involving the breaking open of the surgical incision along the suture. There are two basic types of wound dehiscence, partial or complete. Continue Reading

Human and animal bites are relatively common and can result in minor injuries such as puncture wounds, scrapes, cuts or bruising. They most commonly occur to the face, hands, arms and legs. The primary concern for bites is infection. Continue Reading

Infected wounds are wounds in which bacteria or other microorganisms have colonized, causing either a delay in wound healing or deterioration of the wound. The most common bacteria causing wound infection is Staphylococcus aureus. Continue Reading

Bedsores, also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers, are skin lesions caused by prolonged pressure (typically seen in invalids as a result of prolonged bed rest or inactivity). Continue Reading

Skin disorders broadly encompass any skin injury or infection. There are many different types of skin disorders ranging from a rash or itchy skin to skin fungus, infection or even skin tags.Most skin disorders can be easily identified and treated. Continue Reading