"A wound that meets the FDA's criteria of wound closure appears to be healed, but it may not be functionally closed," said co-lead author Chandan Sen, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Surgery ...

Vacuum-assisted wound closure is a treatment that applies gentle suction to a wound to help it heal. Learn about how it works, when it's used, and what to expect.

Your Good Health: Not all wounds can be stitched closed. A wound can be sutured (stitched) closed when it is new, clean and regular. Dr. Keith Roach Apr 18, 2023 4:50 AM. Share by Email.

First there was Quick Clot. Now there's Procellera. A tipster sent Kit Up! an interesting story on a new wound care product that uses electric conductivity to help wounds heal more quickly. It's a ...

Close and dress the wound: Closing clean wounds helps promote faster healing. Waterproof bandages and gauze work well for minor wounds. Deep open wounds may require stitches or staples.