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[Kiddy]

Does anyone have any experience of surgery for a pressure sore that is not healing? A dear quadriplegic friend of mine has just been told that he will need surgery. His pressure sore did seem to heal for a while, but in spite of treatment and care it is now getting deeper.

[dirt flirt]

Kiddy, on Jul 11 2006, 10:47 PM, said:

Does anyone have any experience of surgery for a pressure sore that is not healing? A dear quadriplegic friend of mine has just been told that he will need surgery. His pressure sore did seem to heal for a while, but in spite of treatment and care it is now getting deeper.

I had a pressure wound on my tailbone that wouldn't heal on its own, so I had to have my tailbone shortened and skin and muscle flaps to close the hole up. I stayed in bed for the next 6 weeks, no getting up at all, and had to switch sides i was laying on every 2 to 4 hours. Longest 6 weeks of my life. Everything healed like it was supposed to, no more problems. Just make sure your friend keeps an eye on his heels laying in bed that long. I put a pillow under my calves to make sure my heels stayed off the bed. He doesn't want to get a pressure wound there too. Good Luck.

[Joed]

Hi Kiddy

One of our members, rooster1005's husband had the flap surgery for a pressure sore.

You might be interested in reading this thread:

http://www.apparelyz...h...pic=966&hl=

Edited by Joed, 12 July 2006 - 01:51 AM.

[Kiddy]

Many thanks to all of you for responding to my enquiry, and giving me the link, I now feel much better informed.

[Irenec]

Kiddy, on Jul 12 2006, 09:03 AM, said:

Many thanks to all of you for responding to my enquiry, and giving me the link, I now feel much better informed.

Have you tried looking at the ISCH_DISH made by SPAN_AMERICA?

[linda]

Presure sores can be so difficult to treat. I too have a good friend who has had several surgerys due to sores. He has had several flaps some worked others did not. He had one on the back of his leg that got so deep and spred so far he ended up loosing his leg. I also have a daughter who has a C5 injury I make sure all her pressure points are watched at all times. I wish the best of luck for your friend!

[Simon]

You have to wonder why its getting deeper while being treated if he's pressure free which he should be in bed. Only time a sore gets deepoer is at the start when its debrided (dead tissue removed from inside), then it should heal. However, we know many who don't under conventional ps therapy.
Do know of a friend who has had flap surgery, it worked for her.

[Kiddy]

Irenec, on Jul 12 2006, 06:54 PM, said:

Kiddy, on Jul 12 2006, 09:03 AM, said:

Many thanks to all of you for responding to my enquiry, and giving me the link, I now feel much better informed.

Have you tried looking at the ISCH_DISH made by SPAN_AMERICA?

Thank you, and all the best to your daughter.

[Kiddy]

Simon, on Jul 16 2006, 04:40 PM, said:

You have to wonder why its getting deeper while being treated if he's pressure free which he should be in bed. Only time a sore gets deepoer is at the start when its debrided (dead tissue removed from inside), then it should heal. However, we know many who don't under conventional ps therapy.
Do know of a friend who has had flap surgery, it worked for her.

Are there any alternative therapies?

[Kiddy]

Kiddy, on Jul 16 2006, 10:00 PM, said:

Irenec, on Jul 12 2006, 06:54 PM, said:

Kiddy, on Jul 12 2006, 09:03 AM, said:

Many thanks to all of you for responding to my enquiry, and giving me the link, I now feel much better informed.

Have you tried looking at the ISCH_DISH made by SPAN_AMERICA?

Thank you, and all the best to your daughter.

I am afraid I don't know how to access ISCH_DISH made by SPAN_AMERICA?

And does anyone know anything about 'would vac'? This is all very new to me.

[DrewsLou]

Kiddy.... my hubby has had SEVERAL flap surgeries and I am a seasoned Wound-Vac vetran! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!