APRIL - 202119THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGYIN HEALING1. In your opinion, how has the Wound Care landscape evolved over the years? What are some of the advantages of the current technological evolution?The history of wound medicine spans from prehistory to modern medicine. Throughout its history, wound medicine has been vital in the development of best practices as it pertains to hygiene, wound care techniques, and surgery to heal the most difficult wounds. With regard to current technological advancements in wound care, therapies for non-healing diabetic, venous and arterial insufficiency wounds include advanced wound dressings, skin substitutes, and topical gene therapy as well as advanced therapies improving arterial and venous circulation.2. What according to you are some of the challenges plaguing the Wound Care landscape and how can they be effectively mitigated?The challenges that plague the wound care landscape in many ways are similar to the broader healthcare space as with access to care and approval for many of the advanced therapeutics coming to the marketplace in the past few years. Many patients could benefit from a comprehensive approach including utilization of advanced wound care dressings, skin substitutes, and many of the new original therapies for topical medication, but cost controls and insurance approvals have made many of these life-changing therapies out-of-reach for a large portion of the wound care patient population. The complexity of the medical issues found in the patient with chronic wounds also creates difficulties in treating the patient. Presenting with many chronic conditions can create significant difficulty in healing chronic wounds coupled with many of the social issues that plague this patient population and makes management difficult.To effectively mitigate these issues, Community Hospital's outpatient program centers on a comprehensive approach found in many hospital-based wound care programs where the patient has access to many of the physician specialists and the most advanced wound care techniques available. A comprehensive approach to wound care management is essential not only to healing difficult wounds but preventing the recurrence of those wounds. Dr. Robert Clemency, III is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon affiliated with Community Hospital, Munster, IN. He received his medical degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Clemency is one of several doctors in the Community Healthcare System who specialize in podiatry, and he accepts several types of health insurance.Dr. Robert Clemency III, Medical Director of Outpatient Wound Therapy, Community HospitalByCXO insights
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