Study of Skin and Muscle Parameters Using a Skin Sensor

A Pilot Study of Skin and Muscle Parameters Using a Multifunctional Skin Sensor

The aim of this study is to assess the role of skin sensors in obtaining reliable and accurate serial measurements of skin parameters in the context of cutaneous skin wound healing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and Females age 18 and over
• Recent (post-operative day 0-90) skin surgery of the trunk,extremities, head or neck for minor skin problems resulting in sutured wounds or open granulating wounds.
• Otherwise good general health as assessed by the investigator
• The subject has the willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years of age
• Pregnancy or Lactation
• Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent