Abstract:There is a growing number of mobility-impaired and wheelchair-dependent patients caused by diseases and injuries of the central nervous system. The risk is high for pressure sores to develop due to disturbances of the motor, sensory, and autonomic nervous system. Numerous seating systems for prophylaxis and treatment of decubitus ulcer are available. To identify risk parameters, the literature on animal experiments regarding pressure ulcers was reviewed. A study on the reproducibility of the analysis method wi… Show more
This article examines the complexities of heel ulcers. Treatments now considered outdated and potentially hazardous are discussed as are modern treatments that may reduce the development of heel ulcers.
This article examines the complexities of heel ulcers. Treatments now considered outdated and potentially hazardous are discussed as are modern treatments that may reduce the development of heel ulcers.
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