The use of negative pressure therapy and hyaluronic acid for the management of post-traumatic lower limb injury

Management of severe limb trauma continues to challenge surgeons. Suitable treatment should be individualised for each patient, taking into consideration not only the wound extremity but also the associated injuries, age and socioeconomic status of the patient with the goal to recover function and t...

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Published in:International wound journal 2013-10, Vol.10 (5), p.534-538
Main Authors: Cigna, Emanuele, Maruccia, Michele, Sorvillo, Valentina, Parisi, Paola, Palumbo, Francesca, Onesti, Maria Giuseppina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjuvants, Immunologic - administration & dosage
Administration, Topical
Advanced dressings
Advanced dressings
Conservative treatment
Degloving injuries
Dermal substitute
Negative pressure therapy
Aged, 80 and over
Conservative treatment
Degloving injuries
Dermal substitute
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hyaluronic Acid - administration & dosage
Leg Injuries - complications
Male
Negative pressure therapy
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy - methods
Original
Soft Tissue Injuries - complications
Wound Healing
Wound Infection - etiology
Wound Infection - pathology
Wound Infection - therapy
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Summary:Management of severe limb trauma continues to challenge surgeons. Suitable treatment should be individualised for each patient, taking into consideration not only the wound extremity but also the associated injuries, age and socioeconomic status of the patient with the goal to recover function and to improve patient quality of life. The aim of this report is to present a severe degloving multiplane lower limb injury case in which a conservative treatment of the wound was performed with negative pressure therapy and dermal substitute, avoiding amputation and restoring limb function.
ISSN:1742-4801
1742-481X
DOI:10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.01011.x