Pressure ulcer
Pressure ulcers on gluteal fold and popliteal fossa in a wheelchair user with spina bifida
Keywords: Bedsore, Decubitus ulcer, Deep crater, Erythema, Popliteal fossa, Sensitive-image, Spina bifida, Trochanter, Ulceration, Wheelchair pressure site
What are pressure ulcers?
Pressure ulcers are skin and soft tissue injuries sustained from prolonged pressure. Specifically, they involve a breakdown of the skin, subcutaneous tissues and sometimes even deeper structures (tendons, muscle, bone) caused by cumulative pressure and are often related to pre-existing health conditions or injuries.
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