Critiquing clinical research of new technologies for diabetic foot wound management.
Healing the diabetic foot ulcer has been a challenge. Over the past 20 years, researchers have gained significant knowledge about the biochemical mechanisms that underlie the process of wound repair. A literature review of the latest advanced technologies, devices, and therapies is provided. In addition, clinical decision-making insights for clinicians to evaluate research and to assist in choosing the correct modality for each of their diabetic foot ulcer patients are discussed.
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Jeffrey C
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Department of Surgery, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA.
D001458:Bandages; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D017768:Skin, Artificial; D014945:Wound Healing