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Location of pressure ulcers, n (%)
| Region | Healed group (n= 20) | Deteriorated group (n= 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater trochanter | 8 (40·0) | 2 (18·2) |
| Sacrum | 5 (25·0) | 2 (18·2) |
| Outside of dorsum pedis | 2 (10·0) | 1 (9·1) |
| Planta pedis | 2 (10·0) | 0 (0·0) |
| Heel | 1 (5·0) | 3 (27·2) |
| Posterior iliac crest | 1 (5·0) | 0 (0·0) |
| Vertebra | 1 (5·0) | 0 (0·0) |
| Coccyx | 0 (0·0) | 2 (18·2) |
| Fibula | 0 (0·0) | 1 (9·1) |
