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Pressure Ulcer / Bed Sore

Pressure Sore Reconstruction • 30 min

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Book a Pressure Ulcer / Bed Sore Consultation with Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan. During your consultation, every concern is discussed in detail and a personalised treatment plan is created for you.

Key Highlights

  • ✓Reconstructs deep or non-healing pressure sores (bed sores)
  • ✓May use direct closure, skin grafts, or local flaps
  • ✓Combined with pressure-relief and nutritional care
  • ✓Aims for durable, load-bearing tissue coverage
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Deep (stage III/IV) pressure ulcers not responding to conservative wound care
  • ✓Underlying nutritional status and pressure-relief measures optimized before surgery where possible
  • ✓Medically stable enough for the planned anesthesia and procedure

Procedure Details

Performed under general or regional anesthesia depending on the patient's overall condition. Non-viable tissue is thoroughly debrided, and the resulting defect is closed with well-vascularized local tissue - commonly a muscle or fasciocutaneous flap chosen for durability over the pressure-bearing area - or, in smaller wounds, a skin graft. Duration varies considerably (roughly 1.5-4+ hours) with wound complexity.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Week 1-2 Strict pressure offloading from the reconstructed area is essential while it heals; specialized mattresses/positioning are used.
  2. Week 3-6 Gradual, carefully monitored increase in tolerated pressure/position changes.
  3. Ongoing Long-term pressure-relief routine, skin checks, and positioning support are essential to prevent recurrence.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Recurrence if pressure-relief and positioning routines are not maintained long-term
  • !Partial flap or graft loss
  • !Infection, particularly given the wound's starting condition
  • !Delayed healing related to nutrition or other underlying health factors

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Reconstructive cases are approached with the goal of restoring both function and appearance, with each patient's care planned clearly in advance, including any staged procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the sore definitely heal after surgery?
Surgery provides durable coverage, but long-term success strongly depends on consistent pressure relief, positioning, and nutrition afterward.
How long is off-loading needed after surgery?
Strict pressure avoidance on the area is typically needed for several weeks, with a gradual, supervised return to sitting/positioning.
Can pressure sores come back after reconstruction?
Yes, without consistent long-term pressure care, recurrence is possible, which is why post-operative care planning is as important as the surgery itself.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Pressure Ulcer / Bed Sore

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  • Reconstructs deep or non-healing pressure sores (bed sores)
  • May use direct closure, skin grafts, or local flaps
  • Combined with pressure-relief and nutritional care
  • Aims for durable, load-bearing tissue coverage
Duration30 min
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