Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...

THE pathogenesis of chronic stasis ulcer of the leg is not well understood. It is generally accepted that an important factor is excessive venous pressure in the leg. In strong support of this concept ...

How do we prevent and treat venous stasis ulcers in our facility? Venous stasis ulcers are the most common wound found on the lower extremities and can be a challenge to prevent and treat. Risk ...

In normal conditions, contraction of lower extremity muscles and working intraluminal valves promote the forward flow of blood within veins. In venous insufficiency, reflux and/or obstruction in the ...

Several factors can raise the chances of acquiring venous ulcers. One may reduce the risk by making some lifestyle changes. Generally, when a person gets a cut on the body, the healing process starts ...

A leg ulcer can be understood as a break in the skin, typically located on the feet or the lower part of the leg. Leg ulcers are generally diagnosed based on their appearance, though this can be ...

Thick, discolored or inflamed skin and wounds that won’t heal are visible signs of advanced, treatable venous insufficiency. Recently a local stage performer in Lehigh Acres was taken aback by the ...

Open-label, single-arm pilot study concluded SkinTE demonstrated an 80 percent overall wound closure rate within 12 weeks Median time to closure for cohort was 21 days Prospective multi-center, ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.