Archive for June, 2009

30 Jun

Pressure Sores

What do doctors call this condition?
Decubitus ulcers
What is this condition?
Pressure sores are localized areas of damaged tissue that occur most often in the skin and tissue over bony prominences. These sores may be superficial, caused by local skin irritation, or deep, originating in underlying tissue. Deep lesions often go undetected until they penetrate the skin. [...]