Venous insufficiency disorders include simple spider veins, varicose veins, and leg edema.
In the United States, up to 35% of adults have chronic venous insufficiency.
Venous leg ulcers are the m...
Family history of venous insufficiency a...
Treatment options: conservative management, mechanical treatment, medications, and surgical options
Goals: Reduce edema, improve ulcer healing, and prevent recurrence
Compressi...
When ulcers are nearly healed and edema is controlled, switch from compression bandages to compression hose.
Insurance may not reimburse for compression hose unles...
Jull A, Muchoney S, Parag V, et al. Impact of venous ulceration on health-related quality of life: a synthesis of data form randomized controlled trials compared to population norms...
I87.2 Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
I83.009 Varicose veins of unsp lower extremity w ulcer of unsp site
I89.0 Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
I83.008 Varicos vn unsp low ext...
Venous stasis: dull ache or pain in lower extremities, swelling that subsides with elevation, changes of the surrounding skin, and varicose veins
Venous ulcers often occur over bony pro...
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