Severe sensory neuropathy increases risk of heel pressure ulcer in older adults

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2013 Nov;61(11):2050-2. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12532.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Foot Ulcer / etiology*
  • Heel
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pressure Ulcer / etiology*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensation Disorders / complications*
  • Severity of Illness Index