Pressure ulcers progress through several stages. In the early stages, they may barely break the skin. In later stages, they can involve deep wounds and carry a higher risk of complications, like ...

There’s a health crisis affecting millions of older adults — yet it often goes unseen until it becomes a serious problem. I’m ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

Negative pressure wound therapy keeps the wound still, like a cast keeps a broken bone from moving. This helps the wound heal and prevents reinjury to the area. When Is Vacuum-Assisted Closure Used?

In combat zones and emergency rescues, rapid evacuation and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. But ...

Lucy Garcia, 72, was admitted to Arbors at Oregon on Jan. 25, 2023. By July 2, 2024, she was dead and the coroner later ruled her death a homicide.

At the Wound Center of Tucson, we see patients from all over Southern Arizona, including many with complex conditions like diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, or post-surgical wounds. These patients o ...