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.

Because of their tendency to develop deeply into the bodies layers of skin, fat, muscle and bone, tunneling bed sores can be particularly difficult to treat.  Many patients with tunneling bed sores require extensive medical treatment such as surgical debridement.  If left untreated, tunneling bed sores may be fatal.

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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. With an emphasis on the representation of the most vulnerable members of society, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers regularly represents the elderly and people with disabilities in cases involving the development of pressure sores during an admission to a nursing home, hospital or assisted living facility.

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