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betterwounds
Jun 22, 20212 min read
When can you start scar care?
Whether your procedure was elective like a tummy tuck or knee replacement or more unexpected like a c-section or fracture, most of us...
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betterwounds
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Prevent swelling after surgery
Swelling is a natural phenomenon after a procedure. It's a traumatic event and part of the body finding homeostasis again is to attempt...
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betterwounds
May 24, 20212 min read
Can Collagen Help you Heal?
Recovery from a procedure or injury may require an extra boost in nutritional needs. A very common product today seen in various health...
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betterwounds
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Did you know that Physical Therapists can do wound care?
PT's may not be the first thought to heal your wound PT's are absolutely qualified to perform many wound care tasks plus improve mobility!
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betterwounds
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Holistic adjunctive modality to enhance wound healing
If you are already working a specialist, following all the recommendations for nutrition and activity, and are still having delayed...
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betterwounds
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Honey, Hydrogel, Enzyme or Sharp? Do you need a debridement?
If you have an open wound you may need debridement to help the body heal it faster. Debridement is the removal of any non-viable or dead...
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betterwounds
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Self Care is Key to Healing!
After any procedure or injury, self-care becomes more essential than it normally is. Average healing can take weeks-months, with a full...
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betterwounds
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Healing Home Program for Wound Healing
Working in the hospital the last few months has been like nothing I've ever seen before. With good reason, people are only going to the...
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betterwounds
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Watch For Infection
A wound infection can delay healing and cause significant issues that may require extended in-patient hospital stays and surgery. After a...
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betterwounds
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Dark Incisions should not be ignored!
When incisions go dark it is always a cause for concern. It can be a sign of ischemia or lack of blood flow. If ischemia is not addressed...
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betterwounds
Jan 232 min read
8 Things You Can Do If Your Incision or Surgery Site Turns Black
Necrosis can happen after surgery from lack of blood flow. You may be told to "wait and watch it." Here's a few tips on what else you can do
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betterwounds
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Lipo Burn Evolution
Lipoburns will continue to evolve and may need wound care if they open. Options by a wound specialist for this liposuction complication.
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