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THE BRUTAL REALITY OF PRESSURE SORES & SPINAL CORD INJURY

Writer: Pressure Sore Recovery
Pressure Sore Recovery
Sep 23
1 min read

These aren't scare stories - these are the statistics.


1 IN 3

People with spinal cord injury affected by pressure ulcers in a major analysis.


95%

Of Stage 3-4 pressure injuries in people with SCI are estimated NOT to heal within 8 weeks.


54 DAYS

Average time before sitting began after flap surgery in a recent SCI study.


123 DAYS

Average time from flap surgery to discharge.


And in another surgical study:


46% experienced complications.

44% required another operation.

 
 
 

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