ArticleIndian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
Pressure ulcers: Current understanding and newer modalities of treatment.
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The Effect of VIP Light on Healing Bedsores Process
The Effect of Repositioning Frequency Determined According to Body Mass Index on Pressure Ulcer Development Time: Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Using Zinc Oxide Versus Moist Exposed Wound Ointment (MEBO) in Treatment of Second Stage Pressure Ulcer: A Randomized Control Clinical Trial
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79 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 307 citations in OpenAlex.
- Causal effect of obesity and adiposity distribution on the risk of pressure ulcers and potential mediation by type 2 diabetes mellitus: insights from multivariable mendelian randomization and mediation analysis.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of e-learning program for improving nurse knowledge and practice towards managing pressure injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing open · 2024Pooled it
- Systematic review: investigating the added diagnostic value of gadolinium contrast agents for osteomyelitis in the appendicular skeleton.Skeletal radiology · 2022Pooled it
- Pressure redistributing static chairs for preventing pressure ulcers.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of autologous concentrated growth factor on bedsore wounds in elderly patients with diabetes: a case-control study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of a fluid immersion simulation system in the acute post-operative management of pressure ulcers: A prospective, randomised controlled trial.Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2022Trial
- A prospective, randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of the fluid immersion simulation system vs an air-fluidised bed system in the acute postoperative management of pressure ulcers: A midpoint study analysis.International wound journal · 2019Trial
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- EPI-Sense: an integrated hemodynamic sensing and analysis system for early pressure injury warning.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Burden and Determinants of Pressure Injuries in Adult Hospitalized Patients in Oman: A Multicenter Epidemiological Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Negative pressure mechanical signal increases the phosphorylation of eNOS Ser1177 by upregulating HSP90 expression to promote wound angiogenesis.Journal of advanced research · 2026Article
- Deformation Driven Suction Cups: A Mechanics-Based Approach to Wearable Electronics.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- The effectiveness of Iranian sheep-felt mattresses on pressure injuries prevention in moderate to high-risk hospitalized patients: a randomized controlled trial.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Health-Related Quality of Life and Mobility Levels in ICU Survivors with Heel Pressure Ulcer: An Observational Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Case Report: A rare but critical complication in patients with lumbar infection combined with cauda equina syndrome-sacrococcygeal pressure sores.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Pressure injuries beyond acute care hospitals: a multicenter cohort study across rehabilitation settings.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice among nurses regarding the prevention of pressure ulcers in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Clinical Experience Using a Dual-Layer Amniotic Membrane Allograft on a Posterior Upper-Thigh Pressure Ulcer.Reports (MDPI) · 2025Article
- Advances in Designer Materials for Chronic Wound Healing.Advances in wound care · 2025Review
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Abstract
This article reviews the mechanism, symptoms, causes, severity, diagnosis, prevention and present recommendations for surgical as well as non-surgical management of pressure ulcers. Particular focus has been placed on the current understandings and the newer modalities for the treatment of pressure ulcers. The paper also covers the role of nutrition and pressure-release devices such as cushions and mattresses as a part of the treatment algorithm for preventing and quick healing process of these wounds. Pressure ulcers develop primarily from pressure and shear; are progressive in nature and most frequently found in bedridden, chair bound or immobile people. They often develop in people who have been hospitalised for a long time generally for a different problem and increase the overall time as well as cost of hospitalisation that have detrimental effects on patient's quality of life. Loss of sensation compounds the problem manifold, and failure of reactive hyperaemia cycle of the pressure prone area remains the most important aetiopathology. Pressure ulcers are largely preventable in nature, and their management depends on their severity. The available literature about severity of pressure ulcers, their classification and medical care protocols have been described in this paper. The present treatment options include various approaches of cleaning the wound, debridement, optimised dressings, role of antibiotics and reconstructive surgery. The newer treatment options such as negative pressure wound therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cell therapy have been discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of current and newer methods have also been described.
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