Where are bed sores most likely to form?

The most common places for bed sores to form are over bony areas like:

  • Elbow
  • Heels
  • Hips
  • Ankles
  • Shoulders
  • Buttocks
  • Back
  • Head

Nonetheless, bed sores can form anywhere unrelieved pressure builds on the body.  Staff in nursing homes and hospitals should be aware of the areas where bed sores are particularly susceptible to develop and pay special attention to those areas when conducting assessments of patients.

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