Leg pain can stem from various sources, necessitating the identification of the underlying cause for suitable treatment. In this article, we’ll delve into the diverse factors contributing to leg pain, encompassing vascular issues like poor circulation, varicose veins, and blood clots, along with non-vascular causes such as injuries, arthritis, and low back discomfort. […]
Radiofrequency perforator ablation (RFA) is performed on perforator veins, short connections between your deep and superficial veins. Perforator veins can suffer the same sort of valve damage and retrograde blood flow (venous reflux) as other veins. Most patients with vein disease who experience skin changes, (that also may result […]
As we’ve seen, there is a very wide range of causes that may contribute to the formation and persistence of non healing ulcers and wounds. It follows that the methods or treatment options at the disposal of healthcare professionals will also be varied. Doctors will discuss the available […]
A leg ulceration is the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency. This is referred to as a ‘venous leg ulcer.’ Venous leg ulcers make up 70% of all chronic leg wounds. Therefore, a venous leg ulcer is much more common than a diabetic or arterial ulcer. It is caused by long-standing pressure […]
As we’ve seen, there is a very wide range of causes of non healing ulcers and wounds that may contribute to the formation and persistence of non-healing ulcers. It follows that the methods or treatment options at the disposal of healthcare professionals will also be varied.
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Understanding Venous Disease: Venous Ulcers
A venous leg ulcer is the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency. This is referred to as a ‘venous leg ulcer.’ Venous ulcers of the leg make up 70% of all chronic leg wounds. Therefore, a venous leg ulcer is much more common than a diabetic or arterial […]
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease that causes leg ulcers. Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over time, when blood is […]
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