A member asked:

Can you tell me more about "pressure sores" and if so who gets them?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No pressure, no sore: That sounds simple, but i know that it is not. Avoidance of pressure sores requires constant vigilance on the part of caregivers for patients with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders. A good rule of thumb is to avoid pressure on any one skin area for more than two hours. It takes constant good "nursing" care, but pressure sores are not inevitable. Good luck!

Answered 3/24/2014

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