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risk, wound healing metrics, and expected benefit from revascularization.
Other historically commonly used classification systems include
the Fontaine and Rutherford classifications, the Wagner-Meggitt classification (mostly based on ABI values), and the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio diabetic wound classification (mostly based on absence/presence of infection and/or ischemia, but not their severity). Other proposed classifications, especially for diabetic CW, are the S(AD) SAD (size [area and depth]; sepsis, arteriopathy, and denervation), the PEDIS (perfusion, extent/size, depth/tissue loss, infection, and sensation; proposed by the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot), the SINBAD (site, ischemia, bacterial infection, area, and depth) system, the Foster and Edmonds, the DEPA (depth, extent of bacterial colonization, phase of healing, and associated etiology) system, Van Acker/Peter classification, and others. Yet, no high-level studies have validated the reliability of these tools.
Additional classification is used for the severity of underlying
etiologies, which correlates with healing outcomes. Chronic venous disease is staged with the CEAP (clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathological) classification (the Venous Clinical Severity Score further complements it). PAD is staged using the SVS Lower Extremity Threatened Limb Classification System, the Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS), and the Medial Arterial Calcification (MAC). Recent work suggests that pedal GLASS and MAC scores correlate with the risk of LEA in patients with PAD.
Wound infection can be classified using the NERDS (nonhealing,
exudative, red and bleeds easily, debris, and smell) and STONEES (size increasing, temperature increased, probes to or exposed bone, new areas of breakdown, exudative, erythema/edema, and smell) checklists with high sensitivity and specificity (73% and 80% for NERDS; 90% and 69% for STONEES), the Infectious Disease Society of America Clinical Classification of a Diabetic Foot Infection, or the Lipsky classification.
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Several patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) also exist
for CW (WOUND-Q, SCI-QOL) and scars (SCAR-Q). The Career/Sexual Well-Being Scale can facilitate the holistic evaluation of patients presenting with CW.
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Innovation in diagnosis: Advancement in machine learning (ML)
and artificial intelligence (AI) provides possible disrupting innovation in the diagnosis and monitoring of CW (automated detection of infection, triage of CW based on potential severity, or prediction of response to treatment) especially in low-resource setting or during home care.
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Strict glycemic control (diet and/or pharmacologic therapy) is
required in diabetic CW. Pressure modulation (“offloading”) prevents exacerbation of CW and their recurrence; offloading can be achieved through a broad range of solutions (eg, wheel chair, crutch-assisted gait, total contact casts (TCCs), felted foam, half shoes, therapeutic shoes, removable cast walkers). TCC is the standard for plantar CW and best allows physical therapy and physical activity.
For infected wounds, systemic antibiotic therapy (parenteral or
oral, 10-day course) is required, following adequate debridement of necrotic and infected tissue. Local antibiotics are generally less effective and should not be continued for more than 10 days. Attention to antibiotic misuse and the development of antibiotic resistance is a primary concern in wound care. Use of high concentrations of topical antibiotics and limited systemic toxicity is a current area of innovation (minocycline and gentamycin are currently authorized for this purpose). Clinical efficacy of silver-based dressings is not always validated, and they might have cytotoxicity on healing tissues. Topical hypochlorous acid is effective and with low cytotoxicity. Other substances adopted in the management of infected CW include iodine, dialkylcarbamoyl chloride, cadexomer iodine, Ag+, and others. Osteomyelitis must be treated for 6 weeks or more. Furthermore, the therapeutic use of probiotics in CW might rebalance dysregulated cutaneous microbiomes.
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Pain management is a determinant of patient adherence to
treatment and healing. New/increasing pain might be a sign of a
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worsening wound and/or of infection. Pain is quantified using validates scales (eg, visual analog scale) and assessing its impact on activities of daily living and quality of life (eg, sleep, appetite, mobility, social life, work). For complex and persistent pain, a specialist and pain management services are advised. Procedural pain is prevented or limited using topical anesthetics, systemic analgesics, and relaxation techniques. Pain management should follow an incremental approach: nonopioid analgesics such as NSAIDs (with/without adjuvants such as tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, steroids, and phenothiazines) are first-line, addition of an opioid (eg, codeine or tramadol) is second-line, and eventually oral narcotics are last-line in patients experiencing most severe and persistent pain.
Nonsurgical Care of CW
Dressings: A plethora of dressings and products are currently available and continuously evolving. In general, there is a lack of definitive evidence in support of the use of specific dressings for particular CW. Surgeons should identify the best dressing on a case­by-case basis, based on their different characteristics and functions. Multilayer dressings provide mechanical protection, padding, and protection from shear stress and pressure; occlusive dressings protect from bacterial contamination; and absorbent dressings control ideal moisture in exuding CW. Moisture modulation impacts cell proliferation, migration, and matrix deposition during healing and scarring; in addition, it exposes wounds to exudate fluid rich in PDGF, b-FGF, and MMPs. In addition, exudate control affects pain and facilitates wound management by caregivers and patients. Because exudate can vary over time (eg, higher after debridement) and based on type of CW, dressings with different absorbent capacity exist. Standard dressings include open dressings (eg, gauze) and semiopen dressings (meshed gauze impregnated with petroleum, paraffin wax, or other ointment, such as Xeroform, Adaptic, Jelonet, and Sofra Tulle). For CW, open dressings have limited application although they can be used in a wet-to-moist or wet-to-dry fashion for mechanical debridement. Semiopen dressings are easy to apply (but bulky because of the need for a secondary
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dressing) and inexpensive but provide poor control of wound moisture and cause wound desiccation. Topical medical-grade honey (paste, gel, or dressings) has been used in wound healing for millennia: it can facilitate healing and it can help contrast infection.
Advanced dressings are described below.15-
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Semipermeable films: Made of thin elastic polyurethane films (eg,
Biofilm, Bioclusive, Hydrofilm, Mepilex Film, OpSite, OpSite Flexifix Gentle, and Tegaderm) and are permeable to gas but not to bacteria and liquids. They control some moisture evaporation, provide a biological barrier to contamination, and allow direct visual inspection. They are rarely of use in CW, unless used to waterproof another primary dressing. They should be avoided in highly exuding wounds (fluid will pool and cause maceration), delayed healing, and infection; in addition, they can be painful/traumatic to remove.
Polyurethane foams: Are hydrophobic or hydrophilic highly
absorbent and insulating dressings (eg, Allevyn, PermaFoam, Lyofoam Max, Mepilex, Suprasorb, Spyrosorb). They facilitate moisture and protect from mechanical stress; a soft silicone coating allows nontraumatic removal and containment of exudates. Given their high absorptivity, dressing changes can be less frequent. Main indications include mildly to moderately exuding CW and burns. Contraindications include dry/nonexuding wounds or CW requiring frequent care.
Hydroactive (foamlike) multilayered polymers: Are highly
absorbent dressings (eg, Biatain surface, Cutinova Hydro surface, PolyMem surface and cavity dressing, and Tielle surface) that trap— but do not remove, differently from foam dressings—exudate to maintain moisture. Optimal control of moisture, reduced risk of maceration, nonadherence to the wound bed, and elasticity make these dressings ideal for highly exuding superficial wounds (eg, venous CW, and minor burns), cavity CW, or CW over joints.
Alginates: Are calcium or calcium sodium salts of alginic acid.
When applied to a wound, they form sodium alginate, a hydrophilic gel, with high absorption of exudates up to 20 times their weight. Their main advantage are the high absorption capacity (maintain
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wound moisture, avoid maceration), the nonadherence for easy removal, a hemostatic effect (calcium ions aid clotting), and their adaptability to different wound shapes. Alginates require a secondary dressing (eg, hydrocolloids or foams) to avoid drying and secure adherence. Allergic, inflammatory, or anaphylactic reactions are described. Main indications are highly exuding wounds, especially when combined to bleeding. Contraindications are dry wounds. They can be applied to infected wounds (not recommended with anaerobic pathogens) with a secondary nonocclusive dressing.
Hydrofibers: Are nonwoven sodium carboxymethyl cellulose spun
into fibers (eg, AQUACEL, AQUACEL Foam, and AQUACEL Extra). They have similar properties to those of alginates but with higher absorbing capacity. Other fiber dressings with different composition but similar properties exist (eg, Exufiber, Durafibee, Carboflex). They have similar advantages/disadvantages and indications/contraindications of alginates. In addition, they promote autolytic debridement.
Hydrocolloids: Contain agents (eg, gelatin, sodium
carboxymethylcellulose, and pectin) that absorb exudate to form a gel. Their outer layer can be occlusive or semiocclusive; dressings are also available in powder or paste form. Hydrocolloids promote moisture and support autolytic debridement when necrotic tissue is present. They have similar advantages/disadvantages and indications/contraindications to fiber dressings; in addition, they create an acidic environment that inhibits potential bacterial growth. Their use is not recommended in infected wounds, given the semiocclusive environment, although colonizing bacteria and debris are trapped and mechanically removed during dressing changes. Additional risks and limitations associated with prolonged use of hydrocolloids are wound hypergranulation, allergic contact dermatitis, malodor, and the need for frequent dressing changes.
Hydrogels: Are semiocclusive dressings of water-insoluble
hydrophilic polymers available as amorphous gel, sheet, or hydrogel­impregnated sheet (eg, Purilon, IntraSite, Solosite, Solugel, Hydrosorb, HydroTac, HydroTac Comfort, IntraSite Conformable, and Suprasorb G Sheet). These polymers expand in water to
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hydrate/rehydrate wounds/eschars and to promote autolytic debridement. Some hydrogels contain antimicrobial agents or antibiotics (eg, Flaminal Hydro and Forte, Oxyzyme, and Iodozyme). Hydrogels provide a moist environment but are not an effective barrier. Main indication is CW with minimal to moderate exudate, those with granulation tissue, or those under epithelialization. Some hydrogel may cause allergic reactions.
In summary:
moisture-facilitating dressings should be used in dry CW/eschars, whereas moisture-mitigating dressing should be preferred in exuding wounds;
dressings promoting autolytic debridement are helpful in CW with fibrinoid tissue/slough;
occlusive dressings should be avoided in infected/potentially infected CW, whereas a barrier to contamination should be provided in noninfected CW;
dressing with cytotoxic components should be avoided in lack of a confirmed infection;
elastic/moldable dressings are helpful in joint areas or areas of high mobility, whereas padded/multilayered dressings are required in CW at risk for mechanical stress;
low-adherent dressings are preferred in fragile skin or during the epithelialization stage, and in patients reporting pain;
some dressings have an additional hemostatic effect; potential for allergic reaction should be taken into
consideration; patients’ compliance, availability of medical resources, and
scheduled frequency of dressing changes can guide the choice of the ideal dressing to be used.
Adjunct therapies: Several adjunct therapies can help promote
healing of CW. These can be categorized as biophysical therapies (eg, NPWT, shock waves) or biological products (eg, HBOT, GFs, stem cells).
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NPWT: NPWT is recommended for the temporary management of
large and full-thickness CW, especially when highly exuding. It is contraindicated or should be used with caution in the presence of necrotic tissue or slough, exposed structures (eg, blood vessels, organs, tendons, or nerves), malignancy, fistulas, osteomyelitis, and active bleeding. NPWT improves wound cleansing and removal of toxic factors, granulation tissue formation, perfusion/angiogenesis, wound contraction, and possibly lymphatic drainage. Dressings are changed every 3 to 4 days with devices available for inpatient and outpatient/home care. NPWT systems with instillation allow for combined suction-based therapy and irrigation. Foreign body retention of pieces of the polyurethane foam interface and/or ingrowth of granulation tissue within the foam causing mechanical trauma can occur during dressing changes.
HBOT: HBOT adopts enriched oxygen in a pressurized
environment to facilitate healing. Supersaturation of oxygenated blood, local vasodilation, increased neutrophil bactericidal activity through altered redox state, modulation of inflammatory cytokines, and reduction of edema are supposed to contribute to healing. Despite widespread use, high-level evidence supporting its efficacy is lacking. HBOT is recommended for most severe and recalcitrant CW with limited therapeutic alternatives. Topical oxygen therapy also increases oxygen concentration within CW, yet more research is needed to validate its efficacy and to identify optimal indications.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): TENS adopts
noninvasive electrical stimulation to promote healing (eg, epithelialization, contraction, proliferation and migration of fibroblasts, and angiogenesis). In vitro, it has shown to decrease pathogens (eg, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli). This is a low-cost and painless therapy with potential but higher-level evidence in support is lacking. Treatments might last hours, and devices for home treatment are not always available. In addition, there is extremely broad heterogeneity in protocols of treatment (eg, direct current, alternating current, and pulsed current on mono or bipolar devices) with no formal comparison among these.
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ESWT: ESWT can help healing of CW by using high-energy
acoustic pulses to stimulate cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and cavitation of necrotic tissue (combination of thermal and nonthermal actions). ESWT is used externally, for 5 to 10 minutes. Most studies have used in diabetic CW; it is not recommended in the presence of metal prosthesis, neuropathy, infection, or thrombophlebitis. Adverse events are common and include bruising, pain, numbness, headaches, cellulitis, and wound infection.
PBM: PBM uses the biological effects of light on tissue to guide
healing. In research settings, PBM has shown to stimulate angiogenesis, synthesis and deposition of ECM, mitigation of inflammation, and cell proliferation or migration. PBM uses light­emitting diodes with varying wavelengths: red light has a deeper penetration depth than blue, green, violet, and yellow light, whereas infrared and near-infrared lights penetrate even deeper. Optimization of dosage and wavelengths to maximize outcomes are lacking. Small clinical trials have shown improved healing of CW after PBM, but stronger evidence is needed. Laser therapy is another light­based therapy, commonly adopted in the treatment and prevention of scars.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT): PDT combines a photosensitizer in
the wound and an external light to activate it. It seems to have an antibacterial activity, especially on biofilm.
Electromagnetic fields: Low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic
fields seem to support connective tissue and collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and release of nitric oxide. Small devices for home care are available. Some studies have shown promise, but some mixed validity.
Biological adjunct therapies include topical application of GFs,
PRP, stem cells, and cells exosomes.
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GFs: The use of externally delivered GFs to facilitate healing is
extensively studied. Supplementation of specific molecular/cellular pathways (eg, angiogenesis, inflammation, cell migration, fibroblast proliferation, ECM deposition) promotes healing. Several GFs have pleiotropic effects in wound healing (eg, HGF, TGF-beta, IGF,
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VEGF). Despite substantial research, only limited products are commercially available, likely because of the regulatory, manufacturing, and financial challenges faced by biologic therapies. GFs used in clinical care include recombinant human FGF (hFGF), recombinant human PDGF (hPDGF), and recombinant human EGF (hEGF). Recombinant hEGF has been tested (topically or via topical injection) in small clinical trials, showing positive outcomes. Similar results have been reported for hFGF (especially as recombinant hKGF-2) applied as a spray. Recombinant hPDGF is the only GF currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Evaluation Agency for clinical application: Becaplermin gel (Regranex), the first commercially available PDGF for diabetic CW, contains an FDA black box warning for increased mortality risk secondary to malignancy with prolonged use.
PRP: PRP is plasma with high concentrations of platelets, GFs,
and cytokines. These factors are associated with higher proliferation and migration of epithelial cells, angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and wound closure. PRP is obtained from blood using a simple centrifuge, in a process that is fast and relatively inexpensive. Centrifugation parameters and activation protocols affect the composition of PRP, but no unique protocol is currently available, contributing to the heterogeneity of outcomes reported. Clinical trials have reported positive outcomes (eg, increased rate of wound closure and time to heal, decreases pain), but evidence supporting the use of PRP in the management of CW is limited and conflicting.
Stem cells: The use of stem cells of different origins (embryonic,
mesenchymal, bone marrow–derived, and adipose-derived) to support healing in CW has generated high expectations. Despite substantial research, translation to humans has been limited to some experimental trials. Beyond the same limitations of other biologic products, safety (eg, risk of malignancy) and ethical concerns exist. Stem cells can be administered topically or systemically (thanks to their homing to areas of tissue injury) and release GFs and factors that promote healing. Clinical trials have reported positive outcomes, yet most studies have included few patients and inadequate controls.
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Exosomes: Exosomes are extracellular vesicles secreted by
various cell populations for endocrine and paracrine regulation of the surrounding environment and represent one of the latest areas of innovation in the field of wound healing. Exosome-based therapies aim to provide a complex mixture of GFs, cytokines, and enzymes that replicate the paracrine effects of (stem) cells, while avoiding the challenges associated with cell therapies. Exosomes have long-term stability at room temperature, can be lyophilized, are immune­privileged, and can be manufactured relatively homogenously for composition. Preclinical studies have confirmed the therapeutic potential of exosomes derived from stem cells in wound healing; yet, to date clinical literature is lacking.
Wound Bed Preparation and Debridement
Wound bed preparation and debridement (the removal of nonviable/necrotic tissue and slough/debris from soft tissues, tendons, and bones) are essential procedures for wound healing, and the most effective method to remove biofilm and foreign bodies. It can occur by surgical, mechanical, enzymatic, biologic, or autolytic methods, based on patient factors, wound characteristics, available resources, and costs. Commonly, several sessions of debridement are required before a wound bed is ready for repair; in between sessions, partial recolonization is possible. Early timing is a critical factor affecting the efficacy of debridement.
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Surgical debridement is the standard; it adopts blades and
curettes, under anesthesia, and often with patient hospitalization. Debridement must preserve tissue vascularity, especially in ischemic CW, with bleeding controlled by selective cautery. For necrotic bone or osteomyelitis, only surgical debridement is effective and it requires dedicated tools (eg, sagittal saw).
Mechanical debridement includes tangential hydrosurgery,
ultrasound, pulsatile lavage, gauze abrasion, or wet-to-dry dressings. Hydrosurgery (eg, Versajet) is effective but less precise than surgical debridement in selectively removing nonviable tissue, can damage healthy tissue, and is expensive. Low-frequency US allows painless bedside debridement; yet, it is expensive, may facilitate
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