新規理学療法ジャーナル

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Techniques in Chronic Wound Management: Review of the Literature and Recent Concepts

Dinker R Pai and Simerjit Singh Madan

Chronic wounds are very distressing for the patient and a difficult problem to manage. Many treatment modalities exist for this condition, making it difficult for the health care professionals to choose the appropriate treatment. This article deals mainly with the definition and local management of these wounds, and has been subdivided into debridement techniques, techniques to stimulate the healing process and dressing methods available. A mention has been made of the recent advances in the management of these wounds.