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Curvilinear Positioning and Micromovement Reduce Surgical Pressure Injuries

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October 2025

Curvilinear Positioning and Micromovement Reduce Surgical Pressure Injuries

Vol: 307| Issue: 10| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparing the effects of curvilinear position and micromovement on prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries among patients undergoing surgery in the supine position: A randomized controlled trial.

Injury . 2025 Jun;56(6):112327.

Contributing Authors:
N Jamshid Malekara N Larti A Shirzadi R Bozorgmehr

Synopsis

One hundred and twenty patients undergoing open general surgery in the supine position were randomized to curvilinear positioning (n=40), micromovement (n=40), or standard supine care (n=40). The primary outcome was Intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI) incidence; secondary outcomes included IAPI stage and location. Outcomes were assessed immediately post-op and on postoperative day 1. Ov...

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