The versatility of negative pressure wound therapy with reticulated open cell foam for soft tissue management after severe musculoskeletal trauma.
review · Level V
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Abstract
This review serves to outline the current and evolving usages of negative pressure wound therapy with reticulated open cell foam (NPWT/ROCF) as delivered by V.A.C.(R) Therapy (KCI, San Antonio, TX) as an adjunctive treatment modality for optimal management of wounds associated with high energy musculoskeletal trauma.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Muscles
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Wound Healing