Atypical and Complex Wounds
Osteomyelitis: What is it and How is it Treated?
March 21, 2014
By Bruce E. Ruben MD
Osteomyelitis is an infection and inflammation of the bone or bone marrow caused by bacteria or other germs. Osteomyelitis is most often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus, ...
Peristomal Skin Conditions: Pyoderma Gangrenosum
August 5, 2022
Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is a somewhat uncommon and challenging condition to diagnose and treat, as no evidence-based guidelines or standard treatments exist. PPG can occur after the surg...
Preventing Moisture-Associated Skin Damage
May 31, 2021
The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is the body's physical barrier to the environment. This barrier is compromised when moisture or trauma damages the epidermis. Frequently, moisture or adhesi...
Preventing Recurrent Lower Extremity Wounds
February 28, 2021
Chronic and complex wounds of the lower extremity frequently recur. It is difficult to determine the precise recurrence rate across patients with different lower extremity wound types, including diabe...