Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have hit upon new technologies to deliver a double whammy to chronic wounds in diabetics, using tiny needles barely visible to the human eye.

If you are having surgery, or if you have a wound, your skin may be closed in a variety of ways. There are many methods used to keep a surgical incision or wound tightly closed so that it can heal ...

Dehiscence is a surgical complication in which the edges of a wound no longer meet. It's also known as wound separation. A wound that separates after surgery won't close neatly and will be weaker ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

Remember, the opening can also be on the patient’s back in the case of an entry or exit wound. The provider needs to check both the front, back, and sides of the patient for penetrating trauma.