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Stage 3 Pressure Sore (Base of Spine)

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Stage 3 Pressure Sore (Base of Spine)

This photo of a stage 3 pressure sore shows a deeper sore over the base of the spine. Tissues and fat beneath the sore can be seen.

DR BARRY SLAVEN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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