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  2. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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    When a patient is partially sitting up in bed, skin may stick to the sheet, making the skin susceptible to shearing in case underlying tissues move downward with the body toward the foot of the bed. This may also be possible on a patient who slides down while sitting in a chair. Moisture is also a common pressure ulcer culprit. Sweat, urine ...

  3. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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    A contusion is the discoloration of the skin, which results from underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue being crushed. This can happen in a variety of ways such as a direct blow to the skin, or a fall taken against a hard surface. The discoloration in the skin is present when blood begins to pool around the injury.

  4. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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    Maintaining proper hygiene while wearing a cast is crucial to ensure patient comfort, prevent skin irritation, and reduce the risk of infection. Since casts are often made of non-breathable materials and remain in place for weeks, they can create an environment prone to moisture buildup, which can lead to odors, skin irritation, or fungal growth.

  5. Here’s Why You Bruise So Easily, According to a Doctor - AOL

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    But to first make clear what a bruise is: It’s the result of a broken blood vessel (a.k.a. capillary) which causes a leakage and collection of blood under the skin’s surface, explains Riza ...

  6. Adhesive bandage - Wikipedia

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    An adhesive bandage is a small, flexible sheet of material which is sticky on one side, with a smaller, non-sticky, absorbent pad stuck to the sticky side. The pad is placed against the wound, and overlapping edges of the sticky material are smoothed down so they stick to the surrounding skin.

  7. Callus - Wikipedia

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    Calluses (plantar in right foot and medial in left foot) A callus (pl.: calluses) is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin.

  8. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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    Strains commonly result in a partial or complete tear of a tendon or muscle, or they can be severe in the form of a complete tendon rupture. Strains most commonly occur in the foot, leg, or back. [3] Acute strains are more closely associated with recent mechanical trauma or injury.

  9. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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    The exact mechanism of action of silicone gel sheeting has not been fully studied. Currently, many proposed mechanisms explain the efficacy of such treatment, including the occlusion and hydration effect, increased body surface temperature, polarized electric charge, immunological effects, etc. [9] The occlusion and hydration effect is the most studied mechanism of action.

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