A new concept: ‘Relative position between the external force and the bony prominence’ explains location–Specific occurrence of superficial injury over an undermining lesion

A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. Although the external forces and bony prominences differ depending on ulcer location, the way in which these anatomical differences affect pressure ulcer development is not well studied.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research