Ultrasound elastography reveals relations between body posture and soft tissues stiffness which are relevant to the etiology of sitting-acquired pressure ulcers.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/abc66d
Abstract: Sitting-acquired pressure ulcers (PUs) are common in wheelchair users. Such PUs are often serious and may involve a deep tissue injury (DTI). Investigating the mechanical properties of the tissues susceptible to DTIs may help in… read more here.
Keywords: acquired pressure; etiology; pressure ulcers; soft tissues ... See more keywords