Significance: The incidence of pressure ulcers is increasing due to our aging population and
the increase in the elderly living with disability. Learning how to manage pressure ulcers …

Background: Pressure injury is seen across all healthcare settings and affects people of any
age and health condition. It imposes a significant burden, with annual costs of up to $17.8 …

Background: Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory disorder of bone caused by infection leading
to necrosis and destruction. It can affect all ages and involve any bone. Osteomyelitis may …

Aim This study quantified changes in the microbiology of osteomyelitis over a ten year
period from a single centre within the UK with regard to infection with multi-drug resistant …

Pressure injury (PI) is a hard-to-heal wound to patients with the limited mobility, especially
paralyzed or elderly persons. These patients also commonly suffer from sensation loss or …

The treatment of osteomyelitis in patients with stage IV sacral pressure ulcers is
controversial. We conducted a systematic literature review and did not find evidence of …

The use of nanomaterials in several fields of science has undergone a revolution in the last
few decades. It has been reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that 65% and …

Background Pressure ulcers are treated by reducing pressure on the areas of damaged
skin. Special support surfaces (including beds, mattresses and cushions) designed to …

There is no consensus on a diagnostic strategy for osteomyelitis underlying pressure ulcers.
We conducted a prospective study to assess the accuracy of multiple bone biopsies and …

Background A two-stage surgical strategy (debridement-negative pressure therapy (NPT)
and flap coverage) with prolonged antimicrobial therapy is usually proposed in pressure …