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| Author | Topic: ulcer of buttock crease |
| peglatt |
posted 7/24/05 11:12 PM
I have a paraplegic who has an ulcer of the top of his leg where it joins th buttock. He is up all day in his wheel chair. Due to the drag on the dsg during transfers it is nstantly off. we have tried skin prep, windowing the hydroclolloid with the water proof tape from his urostomy but no luck. Any suggetions? |
| marilyn |
posted 2/5/06 10:57 PM
My husband has a wound in the crease of where his leg joins his buttock also. I want to know if you have found anything that works to heal that area. Thank You. |
| Mike |
posted 2/15/06 7:09 PM
Can you tell us what caused the ulcer |
| ajmalbeig |
posted 12/4/06 2:33 PM
Hello from Pakistan! I am a physically handicap person (wheelchair bounded) since last 32 years (now 52). and have Decubitus Ulcer (pressure sores) on both; left and right buttock creases. I have used various skin treatments (including hydroclolloid dressings covered by OpSite) from time to time but the sores are still there. They heals a while but skin burst again after some days. I am up all day in my wheel chair (normally 8 to 12 hours a day) with 250+ pounds weight. I am using 4" high standard foam seat cushion to release the pressure. I have engraved the cushion on both pressure points by making holes there but it does not help as perfectly as a contour or specially crafted cushion for this purpose. I often missed the holes when shifting my weight to release the pressure. GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF PRESSURE SORES For chair-bound individuals doctors have recommended the following steps: - Inspect skin at least once a day - Shift weight every 15 minutes - Use a pressure-reducing device for seating surfaces - Do not use donut shaped devices - Consider postural alignment, distribution of weight, balance and stability, and pressure relief -when positioning in a wheelchair. With Best Wishes for speedy recovery. Any good advise would be appreciated. ajmalbeig My e-mail address: naz54@wol.net.pk http://ajmalbeig.addr.com |
| RJM |
posted 12/8/06 6:22 AM
There is an active moving cushion that stops new presure sores and allows Stage 1 and Stage 2 sores to heal while still sitting up. 500 successful users, many with a history of chronic sores and surgeries. http://EASEseating.com |
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