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| The French study is illustrated with this photo of maggots at work on a wound. |
Showing posts with label maggot debridement therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maggot debridement therapy. Show all posts
Sunday, March 03, 2013
French Sterile Maggot Debridement Study Finds 93% Efficacy for Equine Wounds
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Maggots Approved by FDA for Human Use
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved maggots as a medical "device" to clean out wounds, according to the Associated Press and Boston Globe.
A recent study at the University of California compared the work of maggots to the work of human surgeons. Wounds debrided by maggots removed 80% of dead tissue; surgeons removed only 48 percent.
Maggots continue to be used in horses' feet for help with osteomyelitis, canker, and abscesses.
To learn more: Hoofcare 78 "Maggot Debridement Therapy"
A recent study at the University of California compared the work of maggots to the work of human surgeons. Wounds debrided by maggots removed 80% of dead tissue; surgeons removed only 48 percent.
Maggots continue to be used in horses' feet for help with osteomyelitis, canker, and abscesses.
To learn more: Hoofcare 78 "Maggot Debridement Therapy"
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