Managing heel ulcers in the community.
As the size of the older population increases, the incidence of falls and injuries, in addition to chronic wounds, is likely to increase concurrently. This article highlights the risk of both pressure ulceration and diabetic foot ulceration and gives an overview of appropriate treatment and management.
Epsorn & St. Helier University Hospitals, NHS Trust. pauline.beldon@esth.nhs.uk
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D001458:Bandages; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D018570:Risk Assessment