The study of subcutaneous pressure in cellulitis of the leg and its relationship to management

Abstract

Background: Investigating how subcutaneous pressure impacts the requirement for amputation in cases of leg cellulitis. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and the tissues beneath it. Subcutaneous edoema is caused by an inflammatory reaction that causes redness, heat, and discomfort. Methods: This observational study included 25 people who had unilateral cellulitis of the legs. Subcutaneous pressure was measured in both healthy and cellulitic limbs of voluntarily sampled volunteers. The study comprised patients with lower-extremity cellulitis of the knee who sought care at the surge or the