Current Category: Patients With Casts

Are nursing home or hospital patients with a cast at risk for developing bed sores?

Yes.  The combination of limited mobility associated with a heavy cast, the constant pressure on areas of the body and a moist environment are all factors that may contribute to the development of bed sores in patients who have casts on their arms or legs. Nursing homes and hospitals should

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Bed Sore
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Information and medical contact resources for bed sore education and treatment.

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