The combination of normal and shear forces applied to the skin over time can be detrimental to individuals with compromised health, such as the elderly or spinal-cord injured. These forces are factors associated with the formation of deep, penetrating wounds called pressure ulcers.
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Poster Session I: Imaging in Biotransport
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