Outcomes of Pressure Sore Surgery in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury and Spasticity

Spasticity, a common issue after spinal cord injury, can complicate pressure sore treatment. This study looks at how spasticity affects the outcomes of reconstructive surgery for pressure sores. The study reviewed cases of pressure sore surgery in patients with spinal cord injury and spasticity to identify complication rates and recovery times. The findings suggest that spasticity can increase the risk of complications after pressure sore surgery, highlighting the need for specialized care and collaboration between surgeons and spasticity specialists.

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  The overall incidence of postsurgical complications was 48.1%, and the incidence of major complications was 13%.
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  Compared with other reports in the literature of pressure sore reconstruction in patients with spinal cord injury/disease, we found higher rates of overall, minor, and major complications.
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  Median length of hospital stay was 3.8 versus 1.8 months, resulting in a higher stay in patients affected by spasticity.