The effect of electrically induced lower extremity ergometry on an ischial pressure ulcer: a case study.
BACKGROUND
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at an increased risk of pressure ulcer development. Electrical stimulation of adjacent muscles may be underutilized as a tool for pressure ulcer healing in individuals with SCI.


METHODS
Single case study.


CONCLUSIONS
A 27-year-old man with C4 tetraplegia developed a left ischial pressure ulcer that for 23 months responded slowly and inconsistently to conventional treatment. Electrically induced lower extremity ergometry (EILEE) was introduced to facilitate wound healing. The pressure ulcer healed completely in 6.5 months.


CONCLUSIONS
This case illustrates the potential important contribution of EILEE in the healing of an ischial pressure ulcer in individuals with SCI.
Pollack
Susan F
SF
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029, USA. momeszf@hotmail.com
Ragnarsson
Kristjan T
KT
Dijkers
Marcel
M
Djikers
Marcel
M
D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D016552:Ergometry; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing