Surgical treatment of pressure ulcers using the myocutaneous flap procedure is a relatively new approach for patients with spinal injuries. First, the pressure ulcers are treated conservatively; however, if they become large or infected, surgery is considered. We have performed approximately 1,500 of these surgeries in the past five years. Only 5% of the cases have developed complications. The primary complication experienced was small wound dehiscence, which we attributed to mechanical interference with wound healing. We attribute the overall success of these surgeries to the rigid protocol and interdisciplinary approach to management.
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