Location-dependent depth and undermining formation of pressure ulcers
Conclusion: Our results revealed marked differences in pressure ulcer properties depending on their location. Factors affecting depth and undermining of pressure ulcers appear to be related to anatomical and physical properties of the bone and subcutaneous tissue.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yoshiko Takahashi, Zenzo Isogai, Fumihiro Mizokami, Katsunori Furuta, Tetsuya Nemoto, Hiroyuki Kanoh, Masahiko Yoneda Tags: Basic Research Papers Source Type: research