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Can bed sores lead to amputation of limbs?

Yes. One of the most dramatic examples of how truly devastating bed sores can be is when a limb must be amputated due to severe bed sores.  When bed sores are not treated properly, tissue damage can spread and infection, gangrene, can set in.  In severe cases (where surgical debridement,… read more »

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