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Bioengineering Techniques in Wound Assessment

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Bioengineering Research of Chronic Wounds

Part of the book series: Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials ((SMTEB,volume 1))

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Wound measurement is essential in assessing the progress of wound healing in clinical practice. Such measurement provides objective data that assists in establishing wound healing progress, alerts the clinician to evidence of deterioration, enhances communication between healthcare providers as well as healthcare providers and patients, aids in the selection of advanced treatment modalities and provides a concise account of the patient’s progress.

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    Marco Romanelli

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Romanelli, M., Dini, V. (2009). Bioengineering Techniques in Wound Assessment. In: Gefen, A. (eds) Bioengineering Research of Chronic Wounds. Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00534-3_16

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