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Wheelchair users frequently develop decubiti over sacral and trochanteric regions, particularly when sensation is lacking. The-development of a thoracic support system designed to relieve loading of these areas is described. A review of 12 paraplegic spina bifida patients fitted over two and a half years is presented and recommendations for the use of thoracic support systems are given. Suspension seating appeared most effective for intensive short-term use while healing pressure sores. Long-term employment of the seating on a prophylactic basis resulted in irregular use with only periodic protection.
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Black, R. (1976). Suspension Seating. In: Kenedi, R.M., Cowden, J.M. (eds) Bed Sore Biomechanics. Strathclyde Bioengineering Seminars. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02492-6_32
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