Radiology of pressure sores.
Pressure sores occur frequently in patients with spinal cord injuries and require radiographic evaluation for adequate management. Plain radiography, computed tomography, direct magnification radiography, sinography, and ultrasonography were used to evaluate 218 pressures sores. The role of each of these modalities in the management of patients with pressure sores is defined, and recommendations for their use are made.
D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography