RESEARCH ARTICLE
The Evidence-Based Principles of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Trauma & Orthopedics
Novak A1, Wasim S Khan 2, Palmer J*, 1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
Issue: Suppl 1
First Page: 168
Last Page: 177
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-8-168
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001408010168
Article History:
Received Date: 16/2/2014Revision Received Date: 21/3/2014
Acceptance Date: 6/4/2014
Electronic publication date: 27 /6/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
Negative pressure wound therapy is a popular treatment for the management of both acute and chronic wounds. Its use in trauma and orthopedics is diverse and includes the acute traumatic setting as well as chronic troublesome wounds associated with pressure sores and diabetic foot surgery. Efforts have been made to provide an evidence base to guide its use however this has been limited by a lack of good quality evidence. The following review article explores the available evidence and describes future developments for its use in trauma and orthopaedic practice.