Falls Prevention
Falls PreventionElderly Americans are very susceptible to falls as they get older. Everyone experiences decreases in flexibility, balance, strength, and the senses as they age. This correlates to some eye-opening statistics. 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older fall...
Protecting Surgical Healing After Ankle and Tibia Fractures
Protecting Surgical Healing After Ankle and Tibia FracturesAfter ankle or distal tibia surgery, preventing wound complications is essential for proper recovery. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, or NPWT, has been shown to significantly lower the risk of...Wound Care
Wound CareDiabetics must be wary of all wounds, regardless of depth or size. Diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use glucose the way it normally would, causes various complications that make wounds difficult to heal. Nerve damage or...
Common Causes of Gout
Common Causes of GoutGout is a form of arthritis that often affects the feet, especially the big toe joint, where it can cause sudden and intense pain. Attacks of gout occur when uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and forms sharp crystals that settle in the joints...Join The Community Forum
