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Wound management materials and technologies from bench to bedside and beyond
Canran Wang1, Ehsan Shirzaei Sani1, Chia-Ding Shih2
1Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Nature Reviews. Materials
|June 19, 2025
Summary
Novel biomaterials and bioengineering technologies offer new hope for chronic wound healing. Addressing translational gaps is crucial for improving patient quality of life and advancing wound care.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Bioengineering
Background:
- Chronic wounds pose significant global health and economic challenges.
- Effective wound management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the history and challenges of chronic wound management.
- To highlight current advancements in wound healing biomaterials and emerging technologies.
- To discuss clinical, commercial, and translational considerations for wound healing strategies.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of wound healing biomaterials and technologies.
- Analysis of clinical and commercial aspects of wound care translation.
- Identification of existing translational gaps in wound healing innovation.
Main Results:
- Overview of historical wound management and current state-of-the-art biomaterials.
- Emerging technologies poised to transform chronic wound treatment and monitoring.
- Discussion of regulatory pathways and translational challenges.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and continued innovation are essential for improving chronic wound care outcomes.
- Addressing translational gaps is key to implementing novel wound healing strategies in clinical practice.
- Advancements promise improved quality of life for an aging population with chronic wounds.
