{"id":46860,"date":"2024-12-24T14:21:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T11:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/katakliseis\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T14:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:08:53","slug":"pressure-sores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/en\/plastic-surgery\/reconstructive-surgery\/pressure-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"46860\" class=\"elementor elementor-46860 elementor-40618\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3418e385 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3418e385\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbbb134 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fbbb134\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f77ebaf e-con-full topcontainerPhotoText e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f77ebaf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469dfba9 topcontainerPhotoText cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"469dfba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-30x30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-46714 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis.jpg 960w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-303x300.jpg 303w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-600x594.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-10x10.jpg 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-303x300.jpg 303w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-600x594.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/katakliseis.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c6a0c9 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26c6a0c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343e8dfa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"343e8dfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reconstructive Surgery\n<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1f69b3 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d1f69b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pressure <br>Sores<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-439458f0 elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"439458f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are a significant concern for individuals who are bedridden for extended periods. These may also develop after major surgical procedures. These ulcers result from tissue necrosis, which can be superficial but often extends to deeper anatomical layers. Left untreated, pressure ulcers can become life-threatening, requiring timely and meticulous management.<\/p><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e003ca1 elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e003ca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Commonly affected areas include the\u00a0<b>coccyx, hips, ischial tuberosities and heels<\/b>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9872406 SynoptikaText cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9872406\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d809a7 SynoptikaText cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62d809a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BRIEFLY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f632062 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f632062\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75884acf e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75884acf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddfc58f cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2ddfc58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37-30x30.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46565 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"Duration of procedure\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 35px) 100vw, 35px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37.png 35w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37-10x10.png 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-37.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 35px) 100vw, 35px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e287155 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e287155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Procedure time<br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\">1-2 hours<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53370da0 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53370da0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e8aa8e cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26e8aa8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5-30x30.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46566 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"Type of anesthesia\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 35px) 100vw, 35px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5.png 35w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5-10x10.png 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Vector-5.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 35px) 100vw, 35px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fa1725a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fa1725a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Anesthesia<br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\">General<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a11c2cd e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a11c2cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3564abd cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3564abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"42\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed-30x30.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46569 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"Hospital stay days\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 42px) 100vw, 42px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed.png 42w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed-10x10.png 10w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed-10x10.png 10w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hospital-bed.png 42w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 42px) 100vw, 42px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65bd83f9 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65bd83f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hospital stay<br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\">1 night<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1810e175 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1810e175\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56aa73c2 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"56aa73c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a8ccca e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17a8ccca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5362ffb5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5362ffb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Procedure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32deb11d ProductEpembashText cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32deb11d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\">The first step in treating a pressure ulcer surgically is thorough debridement, ideally performed by a plastic surgeon. Removing necrotic tissue is essential for proper wound healing. Following debridement, daily wound care is necessary using special dressings, creams and wound coverings in order to promote healing.<\/h3><h3 class=\"\">If the ulcer does not heal over time, surgical management may be required, provided that the patient\u2019s general health condition is good.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12fbd71b e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12fbd71b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b6121d cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"55b6121d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f54a8b e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f54a8b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7502ed5 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7502ed5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff91e20 elementor-widget__width-inherit beforeaftertext cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff91e20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Healing of<br>Pressure Sores<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f584e0f elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial elementor-widget__width-inherit cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"f584e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Healing Process &amp; Recovery&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;The healing timeline of a pressure ulcer depends on multiple factors:&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot; aria-level=\\&quot;1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Depth and size of the wound&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/li&gt;&lt;li style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot; aria-level=\\&quot;1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Presence of infection&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/li&gt;&lt;li style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot; aria-level=\\&quot;1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Patient\\u2019s general health and nutritional status&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/li&gt;&lt;li style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot; aria-level=\\&quot;1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Underlying medical conditions&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/li&gt;&lt;\\\/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Young and healthy individuals with temporary immobilization tend to recover faster. In contrast, healing in elderly or chronically ill patients may be more prolonged and complex.&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8b62f61&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;182b78e&quot;,&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;How long does it take for a pressure ulcer to heal?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Healing time varies depending on factors such as wound depth, infection, patient health and treatment approach. Younger, healthier patients tend to recover more quickly, whereas healing in elderly individuals may take longer.&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;default_toggle&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;accordion&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h2 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2571\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2571\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Healing Process &amp; Recovery<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2571\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2571\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healing timeline of a pressure ulcer depends on multiple factors:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depth and size of the wound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence of infection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient\u2019s general health and nutritional status<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underlying medical conditions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young and healthy individuals with temporary immobilization tend to recover faster. In contrast, healing in elderly or chronically ill patients may be more prolonged and complex.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h2 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2572\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2572\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How long does it take for a pressure ulcer to heal?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2572\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2572\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healing time varies depending on factors such as wound depth, infection, patient health and treatment approach. 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https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u03a0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b7-\u03a7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03b7-14x10.png 14w, https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u03a0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b7-\u03a7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03b7.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86f6f42 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86f6f42\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644fbbd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"644fbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Planning\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b408ad2 ProdutXeirourgioText elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b408ad2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Early diagnosis and appropriate management significantly enhance patient quality of life and reduce complications. Treatment is tailored according to ulcer severity:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16acde0e elementor-widget-tablet__width-auto cmsmasters-widget-layout-row cmsmasters-widget-align-stretch cmsmasters-widget-direction-default cmsmasters-widget-marker-element-icon cmsmasters-widget-marker-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-icon-list cmsmasters-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"16acde0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-tick\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuperficial ulcers: Managed conservatively with daily dressing changes and patient mobilization.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icon- cmsms-demo-icon-tick\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeep ulcers: Require surgical debridement. If healing is insufficient, skin flaps or other reconstructive techniques are used for wound closure. Postoperative care includes pressure relief in the affected area, use of special dressings, nutritional and hydration support for optimal recovery.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe3e15 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbe3e15\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ee224c e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49ee224c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2733a618 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2733a618\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c7f0d cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44c7f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Need to Know<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ee55e1 elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"32ee55e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What are the early signs of a pressure ulcer?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Early signs include redness in specific areas of the body, such as the coccyx or heels. Caregivers should remain vigilant and seek medical evaluation promptly. Plastic surgeons specialize in the assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers.&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8b62f61&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Can a pressure ulcer recur after healing?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=\\&quot;font-weight: 400;\\&quot;&gt;Yes, recurrence is common in chronically bedridden patients. Prevention strategies include special support surfaces, frequent repositioning, proper nutrition and meticulous skin care.&lt;\\\/span&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;9948ec9&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;default_toggle&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;toggles&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8541\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-8541\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What are the early signs of a pressure ulcer?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-8541\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8541\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early signs include redness in specific areas of the body, such as the coccyx or heels. Caregivers should remain vigilant and seek medical evaluation promptly. Plastic surgeons specialize in the assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8542\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-8542\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Can a pressure ulcer recur after healing?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-8542\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8542\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, recurrence is common in chronically bedridden patients. Prevention strategies include special support surfaces, frequent repositioning, proper nutrition and meticulous skin care.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9832a3 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a9832a3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed98c66 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1ed98c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290cd74f e-con-full ProductProtinomenesIpirTitle e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"290cd74f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd60f18 elementor-widget__width-inherit ProductProtinomenesIpirTitle cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dd60f18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Suggested Procedures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30002eb7 e-con-full ProductProtinomenesIp e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30002eb7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee1d85d e-con-full ProteinomenesIpiresies e-flex cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ee1d85d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549ef226 cmsmasters-effect cmsmasters-effect-type-transform cmsmasters-line-clamp-yes cmsmasters-color-variation-default cmsmasters-pointer-none cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-title cmsmasters-widget-title\" data-id=\"549ef226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cms_transform_hover_type&quot;:&quot;column&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cmsmasters-widget-title__heading\" title=\"RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/en\/plastic-surgery\/reconstructive-surgery\/\" class=\"\">RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcf8100 cmsmasters-button-align-center cmsmasters-effect cmsmasters-effect-type-transform cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"2bcf8100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cms_transform_hover_type&quot;:&quot;column&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gkotsikas.gr\/en\/plastic-surgery\/reconstructive-surgery\/\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view- cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">DETAILS<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reconstructive Surgery Pressure Sores Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are a significant concern for individuals who are bedridden for extended periods. These may also develop after major surgical procedures. These ulcers result from tissue necrosis, which can be superficial but often extends to deeper anatomical layers. 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