The prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcers remain a significant secondary complication for many individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Technological advances have the potential to affect both the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The focus of this article is hi-tech devices and methodologies. The current state-of-the-art methods are discussed and conceptual approaches are presented.
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Chester H
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Spinal Cord Injury, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, SCI 128W 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. chester.ho@va.gov
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D000465:Algorithms; D001510:Bed Rest; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D036103:Nanotechnology; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D017216:Telemedicine; D014910:Wheelchairs