Local Wound Care for Orthopedic Surgeons

Abstract

Open wounds represent the final common pathway for a variety of disease processes. The basic principles of local wound care, including appropriate evaluation, treatment, and consideration for adjunctive therapies are foundational to wound care for surgeons of any specialty. Orthopedic surgeons encounter wounds through a variety of mechanisms, and a fundamental understanding of key concepts will help ensure a higher quality of treatment, an improved clinical outcome, and better patient care.