Authors: Kelly Bumpus Michael A Maier
Publish Date: 2013/02/19
Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 346-
Abstract
Nonhealing wounds represent a challenging problem for physicians and patients alike Although treatment strategies are aimed at specific causes there are basic management principles that apply to all wounds The purpose of this article is to review these core management principles as they apply to lower extremity wounds Key points include a multidisciplinary approach and individualized plans of care as per specific patient needs A comprehensive treatment plan will lead to faster healing and improved outcomesConflicts of interest K Bumpus none MA Maier has received payment for development of educational presentations including service on speakers bureaus from Healthpoint Biotherapeutics for being on the speakers’ bureau Santyl Collagenase and has also received travel/accommodations expenses covered or reimbursed from Healthpoint Biotherapeutics for being on the speakers’ bureau Santyl Collagenase
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