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How common are pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries? - Mary Zeigler, MS

How common are pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?

Mary Zeigler, MS

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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As much as 30% or higher can develop a pressure ulcer in our spinal-cord population.  Plus our spinal-cord population, thanks to medical technology, they’re living longer.  So we’re going to see more and more pressure sores because of the effec... Show More

As much as 30% or higher can develop a pressure ulcer in our spinal-cord population.  Plus our spinal-cord population, thanks to medical technology, they’re living longer.  So we’re going to see more and more pressure sores because of the effects of normal aging on someone who’s injured their spine.

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How common are pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?

Mary Zeigler, MS

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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As much as 30% or higher can develop a pressure ulcer in our spinal-cord population.  Plus our spinal-cord population, thanks to medical technology, they’re living longer.  So we’re going to see more and more pressure sores because of the effects of normal aging on someone who’s injured their spine.

How common are pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?
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