The medical removal of necrotic, damaged or infected tissue, debridement can reduce infections and speed healing.
Mechanical debridement uses specialized, sterile filament-rich sponge to help reduce the need for more aggressive forms of debridement.
Chemical debridement uses enzymes to slough away dead tissue and promote rapid healing.
Sharp debridement involves the repeated use of tools such as forceps, scissors, scalpel or tweezers to remove unhealthy tissue.