Advances in Wound Management. Issue 23 (1st December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rosenbaum, Andrew J.; Banerjee, Samik; Rezak, Kristen M.; Uhl, Richard L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 26:Issue 23(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-12-01
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : Wound management is a notable healthcare and financial burden, accounting for >$10 billion in annual healthcare spending in the United States. A multidisciplinary approach involving orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, wound care nursing, and medical and support staff is often necessary to improve outcomes. Orthopaedic surgeons must be familiar with the fundamental principles and evidenced-based concepts for the management of acute and chronic wounds. Knowledge of surgical dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, tissue expanders, dermal apposition, biologics, and extracellular matrices can aide practitioners in optimizing wound care.