Decubitus ulcers are skin or soft tissue injuries that form due to prolonged pressure exerted over specific areas of the body. The cornerstone of treatment is to reduce the pressure exerted at the site of the lesion. Decubitus ulcers, also termed bedsores or pressure ulcers, are skin and soft tissue injuries that form as a result of constant or prolonged pressure exerted on the skin. These ulcers occur at bony areas of the body such as the ischium, greater trochanter, sacrum, heel, malleolus and occiput. These lesions mostly occur in people with conditions that decrease their mobility making postural change difficult. The choice of treatment options should be according to the stage/grade of the ulcer, and what the purpose of the treatment should be (decreasing moisture, removal of necrotic tissue, controlling bacteremia). Prevention is clearly the best treatment with excellent skincare, pressure dispersion cushions, and support surfaces.

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