Can you tell me more about pressure sores on paraplegics?

Pressure sores: Are caused in the main by the patient remaining in one position whether in bed or wheelchair. There are special mattresses that can be purchased, ; pillow special for wheelchairs-- i encourage my bedbound pt to have caretakers r from side to side ; do their best to stay off areas of pressure.

Immobility: Anyone that does not move will develop a pressure ulcer. Certain people are more predisposed then others to develop them at boney prominences. These include anyone that can't move, the elderly, undernourished. Causes include pressure, friction, moisture and shearing forces. Risks include incontinence, immobility, age, dementia and poor circulation.