Ecchymoses and Erosion on Fragile Skin

These wounds occurred when this 77-year-old woman fell when chasing her dog. Such wounds — a combination of ecchymoses and erosion caused by blunt and sheering forces on fragile skin— are common in the elderly, even after relatively mild trauma. Simple interventions will promote healing.

Source: Consultant Live - September 17, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news