Venous insufficiency is a condition that occurs when the venous wall and/or valves in the leg veins are not working effectively, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart and causing...
Family history of venous insufficiency and ulcers
Recent trauma
Prevalent features: cramping, pruritus, prickling, and throbbing sensation
Pain that may improve with leg elevation
Wound d...
Treatment options: conservative management, mechanical treatment, medications, and surgical options
Goals: Reduce edema, improve ulcer healing, and prevent recurrence.
Compress...
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...
The diagnosis of venous ulcers is clinical; however, exams such as ABI and color duplex ultrasonography may be helpful if the diagnosis is unclear.
Compression therapy is the standard o...
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