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Wheel Chair Cushion It is important to have the right Wheel Chair Cushion as there is an invisible problem among people with spinal cord injuries. Paraplegics and quadriplegics are plagued by pressure sores (decubitus ulcers) because of the loss of feeling and mobility in the lower body. These ulcers result from lack of circulation due to pressure on the soft tissues. Ulcers can be large and can extend to the bone. Typically, post surgical confinement to bed degrades the health of the patient, beginning a downward health spiral, so you see that the right Wheel Chair Cushion is important. Care for pressure sores in general is a major expense, estimated at $3-5 billion a year in the US. People who use a wheelchair for more than eight years have a better than 80% chance of developing at least one pressure sore. Over 60,000 deaths annually in the US are attributed to pressure sore complications. An average hospital stay of 90 days is required for a typical severe sore. Please check our links here at www.Bed-and-Mattress.com on Wheel Chair Cushion. Besides links to Wheel Chair Cushion, we can show you here at Bed-and-Mattress.com on how to find the best bedroom and household furniture. We have links to a wide range of Futons, Air Beds, Murphy Beds and Baby Beds.
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