Abstract
Background: Ultrasonography may have potential as an effective diagnostic tool for deep tissue injury (DTI) in tissues overlying bony prominences that are vulnerable when under sustained loading in sitting. Methods: Three cases of DTI in the fat and muscle layers overlying the ischial tuberosity of the pelvis in 3 persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) with different medical histories and abnormal tissue signs are described. Conclusion: There is a need for prospective studies using a reliable standardized ultrasonography protocol to diagnose DTI and to follow its natural history to determine its association with the development of pressure injuries.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 371-378 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Topics In Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2018 |