A decubitus ulcer is a chronic ulcer that appears in pressure areas of skin overlying a bony prominence in bedridden or otherwise immobilized patients. Where are decubitus ulcers likely to occur?

Decubitus ulcer and Knee Injury Name University Professor Date of Submission Question 1: decubitus ulcer A decubitus ulcer is a chronic kind of ulcer that may be seen in pressure areas of skin overlying a bony prominence in bedridden or particularly in patients who are immobilized. Decubitus ulcers may take place in such places as the wheelchair, or in an individual who has not been able to change position. Apparently, they may also occur from friction and rubbings between human body and things such as case brace, bed sheets, and too long exposure to cold. Places where they are likely to occur include the scapula, ear, elbow, sacrum, ischial turberosites, the lower part of the hip bone, medial condoyle of fib and tibia as well as the greater trochater area ( hip) ( Bhat, 2013). Question 2: Stanley and His Knee Injury Concerning the case of Stanely’s Knee injury, it should be noted that the knee is the most crucial joint in a human body. It has a significant role in movements associated with carrying of the body in both vertical (jumps), and horizontal (walking and running) directions. Once a human be...