Chronic preoperative opioid use was linked to increased wound dehiscence, longer hospital stays, and higher admission costs following total ankle arthroplasty.

In conclusion, both the VAMC and Rotterdam score indices can be used to predict the development of abdominal wound dehiscence. The VAMC prognostic score had better calibration and discriminative ...

Wounds are more than just skin deep. They can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from mobility and independence to overall health and well-being. Whether you are dealing with ...

Table 2. VAMC score variables and characteristics of the validation population Variables of the VAMC score Abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 56] No abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 168] P value ...