Tunneling Bed Sore

What is a ‘tunneling’ bed sore?

‘Tunneling’ refers to a wound progressing deeper into the body as opposed to growing in surface area.  Tunneling bed sores (or decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers or pressure sores) can be difficult to treat because their outward appearance may be misleading. Tunneling wounds often involve areas larger than those that appear to be involved.
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