The different wound types
Each wound is different, this is why we have created dedicated posts for you.
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Epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, genetic skin disease, which affects around 500,000 people worldwide. It is estimated that there are around 1,000 people in…
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Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers are common in people confined to bed for long periods, or immobilised due to a disease/accident. Each year in France, 300,000 patients are…
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Surgical wounds
Of all wounds, the surgical wound (or operating wound) is probably the most distinct. In effect, unlike other wounds it is caused by an intentional…
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Burns
In Australia there are about 5,800 people hospitalised each year for burns. 1 Children under the age of 5 and males are most at risk…
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Leg ulcers
Leg ulcers are wounds that are often caused but problems with veins and/or arteries. Around one per cent of the Australian population suffers from leg…
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Diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetic foot is one of the most common, costly and severe complications of diabetes. 1 in 4 people with diabetes will potentially develop a foot…
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