A group of researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington received a $227 000 grant from the federal Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium to develop the REHEAL glove. This bioengineered glove is a flexible, polymeric wound dressing made of a transparent silicone for the treatment of hand trauma. The innovative product can provide negative pressure would therapy as well as deliver therapeutics such as topical gels and irrigation. In addition, the glove allows for greater hand mobilization in the earlier phases of wound healing, which in turn accelerates rehabilitation. Previous studies have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the product for improving patient care.
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(from todayswoundclinic.com)