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What is the definition or description of: bed sore?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Bed Sores: A bed sore is an injury to the skin, and tissues beneath the skin, caused by pressure. They can range from a stage one pressure sore (tender, red and does not blanch) to stage four (an open wound extending down to the bone). Early stage pressure sores can respond to off-loading, while deep ulcers require debridement, dressing changes and sometime surgery.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Pressure ulcer: Bed sores are pressure related wounds or sores - usually from prolonged immobilization. This can occur with traumatic injuries, spinal cord injuries, or prolonged illness that results in being bed ridden. It is a combination of pressure, blood supply interruptions, and immobilization.

Answered 1/31/2015

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