If the bedsore is simply on the bone, it does not affect the life expectancy. If the bedsore is on the bone combined with a serious infection, the prognosis can be affected and in serious cases, it can be life-threatening.
Decubitus ulcers are mainly caused by ischemia, necrosis and ulceration of the skin in the pressure area due to long-term bed rest, and are commonly found in the coccyx, elbows and ankles. When bedsores appear, improper treatment or poor care can easily lead to worsening of the ulcers and exposure of the bones. If regular care is provided, and there is no obvious infection at the site of the bedsore, and the body is in good condition, life expectancy is not affected.
However, most of the people who develop bedsores are in bed for a long period of time due to serious diseases of the heart, brain, kidneys, and other organs, or serious fractures or burns. Therefore, when bedsores appear, it is easy to get infected due to the poor resistance of the body, and in serious cases, it may be life-threatening.
The specific survival time is very much related to the underlying disease, personal situation and treatment measures. If properly handled, it is not life-threatening; otherwise, it may be life-threatening within a month or two due to serious infection.
Therefore, when a bedsore rots to the bone, it should be hospitalized in time to avoid aggravating the condition and endangering life.