Q: What does a nursing home administrator need to know about skin tears? A: Skin tears are a traumatic wound by definition and can be caused by mechanical forces like friction or shear including ...

Aging skin decreases in elasticity, decreasing in strength, making it prone to potential tears. Fragile skin of the elderly may be more susceptible to tearing depending on medication, comorbidities, ...

Because non-pressure wounds are typically less understood across all levels of long-term care, they often receive less concern and fewer inquiries from families, according to Japa Volchok, DO, VP of ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways Wound healing happens in four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, ...

Wound healing is the process that the skin goes through as it repairs damage from wounds. There are three main types of wound healing, known as primary, secondary, and tertiary wound healing. Every ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...

Skin tears are a prevalent and challenging form of acute wound among older adults, arising primarily from the intrinsic fragility of ageing skin. As the epidermis and dermis undergo physiological ...

Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body in so many ways—from stretch marks to larger breasts and broadened hips to hormonal changes. Other changes that aren't as commonly talked about are ...