This abundantly illustrated guide, based on work at the renowned Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, describes and depicts operative techniques for the treatment of the devastating wounds caused by pressure ulcers. Comprehensive information is provided on the surgical anatomy and the variety of wounds that may be encountered. In addition, interventions in patients with complicated ulcers are discussed. Pressure ulcer is a topic of growing importance in the fields of plastic surgery, surgical education, and physical therapy - and also has important psychosocial, medicolegal, and cost management implications. Readers will find Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcer to be an ideal aid to appropriate selection of flap surgery in the individual patient. It will help in the achievement of satisfactory outcomes and will especially assist surgeons who lack the requisite specialized training and experience.

History of Pressure Ulcer Management

Pathology of Pressure Ulcer
Clinical Wound Evaluation
General and Special Investigation
Patient's Psycho-Social Evaluation
Pre-Operative Preparation
Operative Management
Ischial Ulcer
Complex Ischial Ulcer
Sacral Ulcer
Trochanter Ulcer
Multiple Flap Procedure as a Single Stage Surgery
Complex Pressure Ulcer
The Heel Ulcer
The Olecranon (elbow) Ulcer Flap
Hip Joint Involvement with Pressure Ulcer
Disarticulation and Total Thigh Flap
Residual Stump Ulceration
Knee Joint Ulceration
Post Operative Flap Management
Flap Complication
Rehabilitation Post Flap Surgery.<br />