Spinal subdural abscess (SSA) is an uncommon entity. The exact incidence is unknown, with very few cases reported in the literature. This condition may result in spinal cord compression, thus constituting a medical and neurosurgical emergency. The pathogenesis of SSA is not well-described, and the available knowledge is based on case observations only. There is only one case report that describ...

Each year, thousands of patients suffer from sacral decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure ulcers or sores. The current standard care for ulcer treatment is expensive and suboptimal, ranging in cost a 15-dollar tube Neosporin Ointment to 240,000 dollars skin flap surgery. Grade II sores inevitably progress stage III IV if not addressed aggressively early. Late-stage present unique challenge p...

Pressure ulcers, also called decubitus ulcers, are a common challenge of humanity and are exceptionally difficult to heal. They are wounds that are initiated by relatively short periods of pressure on the skin that blocks blood circulation causing the skin and underlying tissues to die, leading to an open wound. Pressure release can prevent further tissue degeneration, and some ulcers heal and ...

1 of 2 DESCRIPTION A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with progressive abdominal pain for 1 week, which was epigastric, dull initially but then sharp in nature. Cold sweating, occasional vomiting, stressful life style were associated but no radiation pain was told. He was afebrile and denied drug consumption such as non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drug or Chinese herbs. At...

Knowledge of the tribology of human skin is essential to improve and optimize surfaces and materials in contact with the skin. Besides that, friction between the human skin and textiles is a critical factor in the formation of skin injuries, which are caused if the loads and shear forces are high enough and/or over long periods of time. This factor is of particular importance in bedridden patie...

Pressure Ulcers, medically coined as 'decubitus ulcers' have been a major threat for rehabilitation of bed ridden patients for about a century, as these ulcers eventually leads to fatality. Managing the ulcer is very challenging so the best option being their prevention. There were two broad theories behind the etiology of its formation namely neurogenic and mechanical. Therefore intervention s...