Logan J, Scott G, Peake C, Watson JJ, Jose R, et al.
Journal of hand and microsurgery. Date of publication 2021 Oct 18;volume 14(4):276-283.
1. J Hand Microsurg. 2021 Oct 18;14(4):276-283. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1729467.
eCollection 2022 Oct.
Topical Negative Pressure Wound Dressing and Its Applications in the Hand-A
Review of the Literature.
Logan J(1), Scott G(1), Peake C(1), Watson JJ(1), Jose R(2).
Author information:
(1)Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Royal Surrey County Hospital,
Guildford, United Kingdom.
(2)Department of Hand Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United
Kingdom.
The use of topical negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become
increasingly popular in the management of complex wounds. There are many
theories as to the mechanism of action of NPWT, but the essential components of
the various systems remain consistent. There are many attractive potential
properties of negative pressure dressings that lend themselves to the management
of upper limb injuries. This article explores the technique of negative pressure
wound dressing, the theories pertaining to mechanism of action, and the
increasingly broad indications described for the use of NPWT in the hand. The
literature pertaining to the efficacy of NPWT in general is also discussed.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729467
PMCID: PMC9666070
PMID: 36398157
Conflict of interest statement: Conflict of Interest None declared.
