Progressive Mobility to Promote Healing of a Stage 4 Sacral Pressure Injury in a Patient With Spinal Cord Injury
Summary: Case: 49F obese with stage 4 sacral PI, deconditioned/non-adherent. Multidisciplinary: WOC nurse debridement/dressings, structured PT program with seating system. Progressive sitting tolerance ↑ to 4 hours daily; PI volume ↓92%. Demonstrates mobility as adjunct for healing in SCI patients.
Key Highlights:
- Patient: Obese, SCI, non-adherent.
- Intervention: PT + custom seating.
- Outcomes: 92% volume reduction, daily 4-hour sitting.
- Authors: Not specified in summary.
Keywords: progressive mobility, sacral PI, SCI, seating