Pressure sores: Where to Turn When Wounds Won’t Heal

The sight of a pressure sore on a person with a spinal cord injury, no matter how minor, is enough to send you hyperventilating. The horror stories of being bed-bound for weeks and months can cause a chill up and down your spine even if you’re a complete injury. But it doesn’t have to be a horror movie as techniques have improved in recent years, resulting in better outcomes for most.

New Mobility magazine included an extensive column by Tim Gilmer that we wanted to share as it did a very well-balanced job of educating you as well as sharing the pros and cons of the various approaches available to you. READ IT HERE.