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01-06-2014 | Review

The use of skin substitutes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremity

Authors: John T. Capo, Kyle P. Kokko, Marco Rizzo, Julie E. Adams, Ben Shamian, Brenon Abernathie, Eitan Melamed

Published in: HAND | Issue 2/2014

Abstract

The introduction of skin substitutes in the last decade has dramatically changed how we think about the concept of “non-healing” wounds. Their use has improved prognosis and reduced morbidity in the treatment of open wounds. This article aims to summarize the development of tissue-engineered skin substitutes, discuss their use, and highlight some specific applications in different clinical settings.

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Title: The use of skin substitutes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremity
Authors: John T. Capo
Kyle P. Kokko
Marco Rizzo
Julie E. Adams
Ben Shamian
Brenon Abernathie
Eitan Melamed
Publication date: 01-06-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: HAND / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-013-9587-5

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