Background: According to the classical concept the capillary closing pressure is 30 -32 mmHg and the calf interface pressure is 10 -20 mmHg.So, pressure ulcers cannot occur on the calf.Observations from the bedside oppose the concept.Aim: To examine the features and clinical context of what appear to be calf pressure ulcers.
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