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DECLARATIONS
Author’s contributions
Made substantial contributions to the literature review, writing, and editing of this manuscript: Singh D,
Holton L, Antognoli L, Choudhry S
Performed image creation and formatting: Antognoli L
Performed table creation and formatting: Choudhry S

Availability of data and materials
Not Applicable.

Financial support and sponsorship
None.

Conflicts of interest
Singh D is the consultant to 3M-KCI, Allergan, and Gore; Holton L is the consultant to 3M-KCI, Allergan,
and Stryker; Antognoli L and Choudhry S have no conflicts of interest.

Ethical approval and consent to participate
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Consent for publication
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Copyright
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