WOUNDS & WOUND HEALING

Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the major complications of diabetes. Between 19 and 34% of all diabetics will develop a foot ulcer at some

Leg Ulcers
What is a leg ulcer ? Leg ulcers are chronic wounds located on the lower thirds of the leg (under the knee). The most common

Pressure Injuries
What is a pressure ulcer? A pressure ulcer is a chronic wound which appears when sitting or lying for a prolonged period which creates pressure

Burns
Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils was the most common cause of thermal injuries however explosions, chemical burns, contact with fire,

Epidermolysis Bullosa
What is epidermolysis bullosa? In patients with EB the skin blisters and peels at the slightest touch. Living with EB has been likened to living

Surgical Wounds
What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is classified according to two different types. They are easily identifiable and relate to the size of