There is no reason that patients with Grade IV decubitus ulcers in the United States are not being offered surgery for cure when these surgeries are available in other countries.” — Greg Vigna, MD, JD ...

A Wound That Shouldn’t Exist Few injuries are as shocking to discover as a deep, infected sore on the body of a loved one in ...

Investigating Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals that are not providing effective care for patients with Stage 3 and Stage IV decubitus ulcers Deep Stage 3 or Stage 4 decubitus ulcers lead to recurrent ...

Patients with deep stage 3 or stage 4 decubitus ulcers need access to flap closure because their prognosis is poor as described in a study. The study by Dr. Damioli revealed that in patients who were ...

The injured need to remain hospitalized or be transferred to a hospital with the medical staff most capable to manage their diagnoses and provide cost effective care which includes flap closure.” — ...

Some Centers for Medicare and Medicaid are denying coverage for seriously injured patients at LTACHs The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid are denying coverage for seriously injured patients who have ...

Wound healing happens in several stages. Your wound may look red, swollen, and watery at the beginning, any may have a red or pink raised scar once it closes. The scar will eventually become duller ...