The Effect of Wound pH on Healing Rates in Chronic Wounds: A Literature Review

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2020 Nov 1;110(6):Article_13. doi: 10.7547/19-056.

Abstract

This literature review sought to evaluate the current state of knowledge and guidelines surrounding the role of pH in the recovery of chronic nonhealing wounds. A systematic review of PubMed examining the relationship between pH and wound healing was completed. Seven sources were retrieved for review. The development of a highly structured and reproducible system of pH-driven therapy may add to the treatment algorithm for chronic nonhealing wounds.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wounds and Injuries* / therapy