A rare location for a common problem: popliteal pressure ulcer.
Pressure ulcer is defined as localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. The most frequent sites for pressure ulcers are the occiput, sacrum, ischial tuberosities, trochanters, lateral malleoli and posterior heels. Herein, we present a case of grade III pressure ulcer seen in popliteal region which is an unusual localisation that is rarely seen in the literature. An awareness of this unusual localisation of pressure ulcer is necessary to prevent decrease in quality of life, particularly in the wheelchair-dependent population.
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Kadri
K
Ozer
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Ozlem
O
Colak
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Fethiye B
FB
Goktas
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Nezih
N
Sungur
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Ugur
U
Kocer
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013848:Thigh; D055815:Young Adult
Decubitus ulcer; Friction; Popliteal region; Pressure ulcer; Wheelchair