Webinar Materials
Pressure Ulcer Development of the Lower Extremity
Presentation Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
The unique combination of anatomy, physics and biomechanical forces make the heel a special
challenge for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. This program is designed to increase
knowledge of the physical and biomechanical forces that combine to create pressure ulcers on
the heel. The complexity and uniqueness of the heel will be explained by comparing tissue
distortion over various bony prominence areas on various support surface media. A risk
assessment scale for the foot will be discussed, and solutions for prevention and treatment of
heel pressure ulcers will be offered. The overall goal is to enable clinicians to evaluate and
implement effective preventive solutions for pressure and shear ulcers on the heel.
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