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Case: Simplifying Wound Healing
What is a venous leg ulcer and why does it occur?
A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is an open skin wound, or lesion, and that shows little progress towards healing within 4-6 weeks of when it initially occurred.
What causes leg ulcers?
Most leg ulcers are associated with a circulatory disorder. Venous, arterial and mixed aetiology will account for 90-95% of all leg ulcers1.
How do I manage venous leg ulcers?
Research shows that compression therapy is the key to managing venous leg ulcers.