An invisible killer Oct 29, 2007
Three days and a host of antibiotics later, nothing was working and doctors performed a debridement surgery. "It was pretty horrifying to watch," recalls Katie. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Sheffield's shoulder surgery a success Oct 9, 2007
Upon going into the shoulder, the doctor performed a debridement of the AC joint, cleaning up bad tissue. He also discovered and repaired the labral tear, which was a new development. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Glavine needs more time to decide Oct 4, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Mets: News: New York Mets News. Shea Stadium/Citi Field. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Limb-salvage teams help save diabetics feet Oct 2, 2007
Studies are under way to try to determine that, but Armstrong and Steinberg recommend old-fashioned debridement scraping away dead tissue every few days and a vacuum-sealing device that helps keep the wound moist. Certain dressings can provide a scaffolding for healthy cell growth from the inside-out. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dr M making steady progress Oct 1, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight days after a second surgery for wound debridement, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is now strong enough to sit on a chair. The National Heart Institute (IJN) released a statement that said Dr Mahathir, 81, had continued to make progress in his post-surgical rehabilitation process. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tun Dr Mahathir making significant progress Sep 27, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is continuing to make significant progress, four days after his second surgical procedure on Saturday for wound debridement. According to a statement released by the National Heart Institute (IJN), Dr Mahathir is now breathing on his own and doctors are focusing on post surgical rehabilitation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Dr M conscious, stable after 2nd op Sep 25, 2007
A statement from the National Heart Institute (IJN) Tuesday said Dr Mahathir continued to be in stable condition, three days after his second surgical procedure for wound debridement. The surgery was performed Saturday night for wound infection. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Notes: Molina has knee surgery Sep 25, 2007
Mulder received "debridement of the unhealed portion of the rotator cuff," according to a release issued by the team. The club said that Mulder's labrum, which was also repaired last September, showed complete healing from the previous operation. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Dr Mahathir in surgery for infection Sep 23, 2007
The surgical wound debridement was carried out on Dr Mahathir at 11. 30pm on Saturday night and was completed at 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Prior throws at Friendly Confines Sep 22, 2007
During the arthroscopy in April, Andrews did a debridement of Prior's right rotator cuff and repaired the labral and capsular injuries in his right shoulder. Prior is a little ahead of schedule in his rehab, which has not included any throwing until this week. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mulder scheduled for another shoulder operation Sep 20, 2007
Mulder has been told it's a minor cleanup procedure known as debridement that will require a rehab of just over a month. "This will have no effect on next season," Mulder said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
* Lacking drugs, world's poor die in agony Sep 16, 2007
Momoh was given saline washes, and his dead skin was scrubbed off with debridement, a painful procedure. In New York, he would have had morphine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Learn about the Worldwide Wound Care Market for Anti-Infectives, Burn Injury Management, Moist Dressings, Biological Dressings and Pressure Relief Sep 13, 2007
Business Wire: public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing. September 13, 2007 04:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. (BusinessWire)
Mercy will host Infectious Disease Symposium Aug 13, 2007
Dr. H. Gunner Deery, a specialist from Northern Michigan Infectious Diseases in Petoskey, will discuss wound management and debridement, the role of topical agents and dressings and adjunctive therapies. Dr. Rachel Miller, clinical associate professor at the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, will present an "Adult Immunization Update" that will outline current vaccination recommendations. (Sioux City Journal)
Left knee surgery latest health woe for Simien Jul 6, 2007
The team said Simien had a debridement of the joint after suffering the injury while preparing for next week's summer league. He is expected to be out four to six weeks and again will miss valuable summer playing time. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Ddogers notes: Schmidt faces tough road Jul 4, 2007
The only other current Dodgers pitcher who has undergone shoulder surgery is Chin-hui Tsao, who had torn labrum repaired and debridement of his rotator cuff in May 2005. He missed the rest of 2005, the entire 2006 season and has already been disabled with a different shoulder injury this year. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Demand for wound care grows with diabetes rate Jun 27, 2007
By James Ritchie Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET June 24, 2007. Even as it taxes the health care system overall, America's diabetes epidemic is fueling growth in at least one sector as patients seek relief from a frequent consequence of the disease: wounds that refuse to heal. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cait McMahan undergoes surgery Jun 7, 2007
The October surgery was a debridement of loose bodies in the joint and a smoothing out of the articular cartilage. At that time, Moshak indicated, we anticipate that additional surgery could be required. (InsideTennessee.com)
RECALL: Soft Contact Lens Care Solution May 30, 2007
"They end up with an infection inside of the eye, which is harder to treat. And actually may need surgical debridement of the bacteria with a retinal specialist. Some people can lose the eye if that infection gets really invasive.". The maker of the lens-cleaning product says there's no evidence that it's contaminated. (KLAS-TV)
To hell and beyond May 27, 2007
The medical term is mechanical debridement. The grafts are treated with silver sulphide diozene and covered with a wet dressing which, as it dries, absorbs wound material, infected tissue and exuded fluids. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
All-out war on 'superbug' May 7, 2007
"It's very well know that fly larvae - maggots - are very good debridement tools. I know it sounds repulsive, but they're very effective.". Special Packages. (Newsday -- Health)
Cubs' Prior has surgery, is finished for season Apr 26, 2007
According to a team statement, Andrews performed a debridement of Priors rotator cuff and repaired labral and capsular injuries in the shoulder. It stayed in the arthroscopic stage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prior's season over Apr 26, 2007
"The injury was the latest problem for the struggling team. The Cubs, who have not reached the World Series since 1945, made many major changes in the offseason. After beating Milwaukee they were 8-13 and last in the NL Central., who teamed with Prior to nearly pitch the Cubs to the NL pennant in 2003, is back on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right shoulder. Wood has not pitched since a spring training appearance March 25, when his arm felt weak and then stiffened up the next day, and... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Prior has surgery, out for 2007 Apr 26, 2007
According to a team statement, Andrews performed a debridement of Prior's rotator cuff and repaired labral and capsular injuries in the shoulder. "It stayed in the arthroscopic stage. But I think he had some touch up work in a lot of places," Hendry said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Surgery ends Prior's season Apr 26, 2007
During the arthroscopy, Andrews did a debridement of Prior's right rotator cuff, as well as repair the labral and capsular injuries in his right shoulder. "It's not career-ending," Hendry said Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Pit bull - doused with gasoline, set on fire Apr 19, 2007
Although Mercy has already been through a lot she still has to go through a long, painful debridement process, England said. During this time veterinarians will scrape away dead skin in order for new skin underneath to grow. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Mailbag: Any hidden gems in outfield? Feb 27, 2007
McCormick had a debridement, or what's often referred to as a "cleanup," in the labrum of his right shoulder over the winter. He'll be allowed to throw, but only catch and long toss, during Spring Training. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Traumatic Decision: to Amputate or Salvage a Limb? Feb 18, 2007
"When high energy blunt or penetrating trauma occurs, the shock wave produces a massive zone of injury that may progress over several days. The surgeon has to determine if a biologically sound healing environment is present or achievable. A patient may be returned to surgery every 48 hours for additional irrigation and debridement until the zone of injury is clear or until there is a distinction between viable and non-viable tissue. If this wound area continues to be plagued with necrosis after... (PR Newswire)
Empowering Women in Africa Feb 11, 2007
The infected, crumbling, mushy bone of the spine was excised and a bone graft taken from the boy s hip was inserted after extensive debridement of the infected wound. The healthy bone graft was wedged into position to replace the necrotic bone, with a few bits of rib inserted to fill the surrounding area. (Fox News)
Phx aria woman scarred for life after cosmetic surgery Feb 6, 2007
She ended up having debridement surgery by another doctor. The breast tissue and infection had to be scraped out. (FOX 11, AZ)
Oral Wounds Heal Slower In Women, Older Adults, Study Finds Feb 3, 2007
Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals. "While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Marucha, head of periodontics at the UIC College of Dentistry. (Science Daily)
LETTERS: McDonald's coffee lawsuit was legit Jan 25, 2007
The facts are that Ms. Leibeck spent eight days in the hospital undergoing extremely painful debridement procedures to treat third-degree burns on 6 percent of her body from coffee served between 180 and 190 degrees (your cup at home is normally 135-140 degrees). The coffee was served at that temperature even though McDonald's had received more than 700 claims by people burned by its coffee between 1982 and 1992. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
Barbaro suffers significant setback Jan 11, 2007
"Some new separation of the medial [inside] portion of his hoof was found. This required some additional debridement [removal of the damaged tissue] Tuesday night," the statement said. Dr. Kathleen Anderson, Barbaro's personal vet based at the nearby Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland, where Barbaro trained during his racing career, said Barbaro "lost some of the hoof he has regrown" since the original case of laminitis struck him in July. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Surgeons Are Taller And Better Looking Than Other Doctors Dec 23, 2006
-- Maggot Therapy (also known as Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT), larval therapy, larva therapy, or larvae therapy), is the intentional introduction by a health care practitioner of live, disinfected. . (Science Daily)
Cardinals' Edmonds Has Shoulder Surgery Nov 17, 2006
Dr. George Paletta performed arthroscopic debridement of the AC joint and labrum in Edmonds' non-throwing shoulder. Edmonds will begin rehab in a week and should be ready for opening day. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Edmonds Undergoes Right Shoulder Surgery Nov 16, 2006
Dr. George Paletta performed arthroscopic debridement of the AC joint and labrum in Edmonds' right (non-throwing) shoulder. Edmonds struggled with physical problems that limited him to just 110 games during the regular season. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
• Doctor helps kids in Iraq Nov 13, 2006
"So Smith Gate staff do their best. They do a lot of debridement - removal of dead skin from burns to prevent infection - which is incredibly painful, Lambrecht said. They give physical therapy advice to families, provide burn ointments and special dressings, antibiotics, and advice on nutrition and hydration and send them home with supplies.This work is in addition to the soldiers' regular missions:It's extra work but so incredibly rewarding, Lambrecht said."You just multi-task," he said. "It's... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Innovation and Improved Outcomes Promote Expansion of European Advanced Woundcare Market Nov 8, 2006
European Markets for Advanced Wound Management is part of the Medical Devices Subscription, which also includes research in the following markets: European Markets for Wound Closure, European Markets for Wound Debridement and European Orthopaedic Implants Market. All research included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. (PR Newswire)
John Remensnyder, 75; surgeon, burn specialist treated body and spirit Nov 3, 2006
He showed them how to remove burned tissue early on, a process known as debridement, and as a result, infection and mortality rates were reduced. He returned several times and became an ardent advocate for needy Russian children. (Boston Globe)
MCMAHAN HAS SUCCESSFUL SURGERY Oct 21, 2006
"Basically, it was a clean-up job. "Cait had a debridement of loose bodies in the joint and a smoothing out of the articular cartilage. Her rehab will begin immediately and we'll evaluate her knee day-by-day," said Moshak. A month ago, McMahan suffered a bone bruise to her right knee. "It is the same knee that was surgically repaired for a torn anterior cruciate ligament she suffered last year," Moshak concluded. McMahan, a 5-4 rookie from Maryville, Tenn., played in just five games during her... (Utladyvols.com)
Binghamton University researcher makes major biofilm dispersion breakthrough Oct 13, 2006
"If we can treat those kinds of wounds and clear up the infection, they will heal. We know that from wound debridement studies," he said. "I really think we can make a difference with these people, and if that was the only thing we did, it would be worth everything we're doing.". (EurekAlert!)
Product Advancements to Revolutionise European Therapeutic Hypothermia Devices Market Oct 10, 2006
Opportunities and Scope of the European Therapeutic Hypothermia Devices Market is part of the Medical Devices Subscription, which also includes research in the following markets: European Markets for Wound Debridement, European Markets for Wound Closure, European Markets for Compression Therapy and, European Orthopedic Implants Market. All research included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with... (PR Newswire)
Introduction of Innovative, Multipurpose Wound Debridement Products to Spur Market Growth Sep 27, 2006
LONDON, September 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Demographic changes, increase in the baby boomer population and enhanced importance to wound care are major factors driving growth in the wound debridement markets across Europe. Frost van () finds that the European markets for wound debridement earned revenues of $166 ... "The wound debridement markets are shifting from their traditional and product-driven focus to greater importance to cost-efficient, sophisticated instruments and treatments," notes Frost... (PR Newswire)
More of this story Aug 5, 2006
The Center utilizes the newest clinical tools in wound healing, along with traditional clinical practices including wound dressings, debridement, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, prescriptive growth factors, bio-engineered skin grafting, edema management, and non-invasive vascular assessment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an adjunctive therapy used in 18 percent of wound care patients. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Doctor's View Dr. Scott Haig When the Diagnosis is Cynicism Doctors and nurses in big-city ERs have a hard time seeing past the ugly and dangerous. But they must Jul 6, 2006
It was a long and tedious case with lots of debridement, our word for cleaning. And it was sad and late at night, so we talked. (Time.com)
Surgical Suite Provides Edge Jun 21, 2006
"That means stop bleeding, dress wounds, debride as needed and medevac out." Debridement is surgically removing dead or contaminated tissue and removing foreign matter from a wound. Plywood buildings have since replaced the original tents. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Palestinians caught in the crossfire May 20, 2006
Her surgeon, Dr. Said Jaudrah, characterized the wound as a "Grade Four injury involving massive debridement of the hand.". Sawarka was riding in the family's donkey cart with her sister-in-law Kamla, 27, when the blast came. (Toronto Star -- World)
Study first to show potential of light-activated gene therapy for knee injuries Apr 25, 2006
Present surgical treatments for damaged cartilage like lavage and debridement relieve pain and inflammation, but leave a hole in the cartilage. Other techniques are too expensive and invasive or apply to few injuries, according to the study authors. (EurekAlert!)
Misonix Announces Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Jan 25, 2006
Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually, Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at. (PR Newswire)
