title: Evaluating a new technique for the treatment of chronic wounds.
abstract: This paper describes the techniques used to manage a complex foot wound in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Several methods were used initially to promote wound healing, but after some weeks progress ceased, requiring a review of the methods applied. Management was continued using a new approach to chronic wound care, resulting in complete healing.
authors.affiliation: Southern Derbyshire Acute Health NHS Trust, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Copson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011480:Protease Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D011480:Protease Inhibitors; D002606:Charcoal