Types of Diabetic Wounds Every Clinician Should Know
November 12, 2024
Learn about the different types of diabetic wounds, from foot ulcers to arterial ulcers, and the importance of early detection and effective management.
What Is Charcot Foot?
July 18, 2024
Charcot foot is a progressive condition affecting the foot and ankle. Learn more about the causes of this condition and its impact on patients.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classifications: The Wagner Scale and the UT System
June 6, 2023
Which diabetic wound classification system should you use? We examine the Wagner Scale and the University of Texas system to help you decide.
Diabetic Toenails: Watch for Change
March 21, 2023
We cover the types of diabetic toenails that wound care clinicians need to look for, what black spots and dark toenails mean, and treatment options.
Diabetes Wounds: Caring for Foot Ulcers and Other Wounds
November 16, 2022
Diabetes wounds, including foot ulcers, can be some of the most challenging to treat, even for the most experienced wound care professionals.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Fundamentals in Wound Care
August 27, 2020
Wound experts share the basics about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, also known as HBOT. This go-to therapy is routinely used in wound care.
Decoding Foot Wounds: Pressure Injury Vs. Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)
August 5, 2020
How often have you found yourself in the conundrum of deciding whether a wound on the foot of a diabetic patient is a diabetic foot ulcer or a pressure injury? Probably more than once. This is a hotly debated issue among wound care clinicians. In this post, we’ll dissect the facts and provide a clear understanding […]
How to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers with a Total Contact Cast
October 10, 2019
The gold standard of treatment for neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers is the application of a total contact cast to promote healing.
Learn about the Cause and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
July 2, 2019
With more than 30 million people in the U.S. afflicted with diabetes, clinicians are very likely to encounter diabetic patients. Diabetic foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of diabetic patients. And if you’re a wound care clinician, you’ll likely find yourself caring for patients with diabetic foot ulcers more often than not. To learn more […]
How to Pick the Best Wound Care Certification to Fit Your Role
April 16, 2019
Lack of standardized, pervasive wound care training is why clinicians who work with wound patients may want to earn wound care certification.