Welcome to the second episode of WoundCasters, the new podcast from Wound Care Today USA, where we go beyond the basics of wound management.
In this episode of WoundCasters, host Dr. Felix Boecker tackles the controversial and timely topic of wound debridement overuse. Prompted by a recent U.S. Department of Justice case against a national wound care provider, the episode explores how financial incentives may influence clinical decisions—and what that means for patient care. Dr. Becker breaks down the science and evidence behind debridement frequency, highlights best practices, and explains when debridement may actually be contraindicated. It’s an essential listen for anyone seeking to balance clinical effectiveness with ethical practice in wound care.
Frequency of debridements and time to heal: a retrospective cohort study of 312 744 wounds
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23884238/
The role of debridement in wound bed preparation in chronic wound: A narrative review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34745599/
Wound Debridement
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29939659/
United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Vohra Wound Physicians Management and Its Owner Alleging False Claims for Wound Care Services
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/united-states-files-false-claims-act-complaint-against-vohra-wound-physicians-management-and