2nd May 2024

A 72-year-old man with a history of diabetes and stroke, resulting in reduced mobility, has developed a pressure sore on his left heel.

A 72-year-old man with a history of diabetes and stroke, resulting in reduced mobility, has developed a pressure sore on his left heel. The sore is about 2.5 cm in diameter, with full-thickness skin loss and visible subcutaneous fat, but no bone, tendon, or muscle exposure.

Investigation:

Clinical assessment: Stage 3 pressure sore

Which is the most appropriate management for this patient?