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Pressure Wounds
Pressure Wounds
Pressure Wounds
What ArePressure Wounds?
Pressure wounds, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.
Pressure wounds occur when sustained pressure reduces blood flow to specific areas of the body, typically over bony prominences such as the heels, ankles, hips, and tailbone. This pressure can result from lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair for extended periods without changing position. Other contributing factors include friction, moisture, and shear forces that can damage the skin.
What ArePressure Wounds?
Pressure wounds, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.
Pressure wounds occur when sustained pressure reduces blood flow to specific areas of the body, typically over bony prominences such as the heels, ankles, hips, and tailbone. This pressure can result from lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair for extended periods without changing position. Other contributing factors include friction, moisture, and shear forces that can damage the skin.
Symptoms of Pressure Wounds
Symptoms of pressure wounds can vary depending on the stage of the wound. Common signs include:
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Changes in skin color or texture: The affected area may appear red, blue, or purplish.
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Pain or discomfort: The area may feel warm, itchy, or painful.
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Open sores or blisters
Symptoms of Pressure Wounds
Symptoms of pressure wounds can vary depending on the stage of the wound. Common signs include:
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Changes in skin color or texture: The affected area may appear red, blue, or purplish.
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Pain or discomfort: The area may feel warm, itchy, or painful.
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Open sores or blisters
Treatments
Shockwave Spark Wave® Therapy
- Can trigger transient activation of proinflammatory pathways
- Enhances cell proliferation by acting on ATP release.
- Leads to a cytoprotective response.
- Supports tissue regeneration.
Procellera
- Generate electricity designed to mimic the skin’s electrical energy.
- Demonstrated to kill existing biofilm and prevent biofilm from forming (in vivo pre-clinical model).
- Demonstrated to increase the rate of cell migration and re-epithelialization.
Treatments
Shockwave Spark Wave® Therapy
- Can trigger transient activation of proinflammatory pathways
- Enhances cell proliferation by acting on ATP release.
- Leads to a cytoprotective response.
- Supports tissue regeneration.
Procellera
- Generate electricity designed to mimic the skin’s electrical energy.
- Demonstrated to kill existing biofilm and prevent biofilm from forming (in vivo pre-clinical model).
- Demonstrated to increase the rate of cell migration and re-epithelialization.
Shockwave Spark Wave® Therapy
- Can trigger transient activation of proinflammatory pathways
- Enhances cell proliferation by acting on ATP release.
- Leads to a cytoprotective response.
- Supports tissue regeneration.
Procellera
- Generate electricity designed to mimic the skin’s electrical energy.
- Demonstrated to kill existing biofilm and prevent biofilm from forming (in vivo pre-clinical model).
- Demonstrated to increase the rate of cell migration and re-epithelialization.
