Wound care in long-term care is crucial. Understand the challenges and discover solutions for better resident health outcomes.

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...