varicose ulcer

Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs (hence leg ulcers). They are the major occurrence of chronic wounds, occurring in 70% to 90% of leg ulcer cases. Venous ulcers develop mostly along the medial distal leg, and can be painful with negative effects on quality of life.Exercise together with compression stocking increases healing. The NICE guidelines recommends that everyone with a venous leg ulcer, even if healed, should ...