The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected area, so the skin dies. Treatment ... and fat tissue. Bone, muscle, and tendon are not visible. The wound is so deep that there is damage ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence ... call for immidiate referral to wound care specialist for evaluation/treatment.