Debridement is the process of removing dead skin and foreign material from a wound. This can help to reduce the risk of infection and promote healing. Debridement is the removal of dead (necrotic) or ...

There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds healing by slowing the growth of dangerous microorganisms, according to a new ...

Your recovery from shoulder surgery will depend on several factors. These include your type of injury and surgery and your overall health. Your shoulder joint can be damaged through an injury or ...

Surgical or traumatic wounds require closing. Sutures are medical tools that help close a wound. They reduce the risk of infection and support the healing process. For example, a dentist who has to ...

Occupational Injuries, according to Part Involved. Requirements for the return of maximum function after injuries to the hand are as follows: freedom from infection; proper surgical repair of wounded ...

To compare wound complications between staples versus subcuticular suture for skin closure in obese women (body mass index (BMI)⩾30 kg m −2) after cesarean delivery (CD). We conducted a retrospective ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona have uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play ...

The transition in Iraq from maneuver warfare to insurgency warfare is associated with changes in the type and severity of injuries treated by surgical units of the U.S. Marine Corps, according to a ...

Surgery is the “gold standard” of treating skin cancer, but disease type and patient preferences could determine which type of procedure is used, an expert said. Surgery is the “gold standard” for ...