Pressure ulcer
A well-circumscribed pressure ulcer with overlying slough and an underlying osteomyelitis (PU-patient2)
Keywords: Bedsore, Decubitus ulcer, Neuropathy, Osteomyelitis, Peripheral non-blanchable erythema, Pressure sores, Sensitive-image, Shallow crater, Skin of colour, Slough, Tan exchar
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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