SUMMARY
A total of 20 paraplegic patients with pressure ulcers under this study constituted
of ten ischial, eight trochanteric and two sacral sorES. Basic principles of conservative
management laid down were strictly followed. After excision of the ulcers, the wounds
were primarily closed. Maximum size of the pressure ulcer under this study was 10
× 8 cm.
Five patients lost to follow up. Remaining fifteen patients were followed for 6 months
to 5 years, and in one patient recurrence was noticed. The most common complication
noticed during the study was infection (20%) followed by partial wound dehisence (15%).
Recurrence was noticed in one case.
Keywords
Pressure ulcer - Primary closure
