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Chronic osteomyelitis is the prototypical hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) problem wound, demanding meticulous attention to all details and...

Currently, the evidence is controversial as to whether there is a basis for using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in sport injuries....

Crusts are found on superficial or partial-thickness wounds. Crusting is the rusty brown, dry crust that forms over any injured surface...

Wagner Grade 5 Gangrene involves the whole foot or enough of the foot that no local procedures are possible and amputation must be...

Wagner Grade 4 There is gangrene of some portion of the toe, toes, and/or forefoot. The gangrene may be wet or dry, infected or...

There seems to be some confusion surrounding the definition of Scab and Eschar . I would like to clarify these terms for those who are...

More than 15 million Americans have chronic kidney disease of which approximately 500,000 require dialysis.1 The annual death rate in the...

A Case for Serial Radiographs and Modulation of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines. Osteomyelitis presents in 3 different stages with poorly...

Below is a list of references with a synopsis of each paper. As you will see osteomyelitis is often overlooked. I hope that you and your...

Chronic osteomyelitis is the prototypical hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) problem wound, demanding meticulous attention to all details and...

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a rare, but serious, disabling condition which can cause widespread destruction of bone and joint...

Pain is a frequent symptom of patients living with chronic wounds and contributes to suffering and reduced quality of life. 9,65,66 ...

Preventing oxygen toxicity from occurring is a major goal in the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. However, complete prevention...

by: James R. Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DAPWCA, FCCWS More than 15 million Americans have chronic kidney disease of...