Venous ulcer
Background
Venous ulcers are the most common type of chronic wound. They are typically shallow and located on the medial supramalleolar aspect of the lower extremity.
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The Problem
Venous ulcers happen when there’s a break in the skin on your leg, usually around the ankle.
The veins in the leg, which should send blood back to the heart, might not be doing their job all that well. That’s often because the valves that stop the flow of blood back into the veins aren’t working like they should.
This backflow of blood means increased pressure in the end of the limb. When that happens, it can weaken the skin and make it harder for a cut or scrape to heal. They often occur over bony areas, such as your ankle.
Our Solutions
If your ulcer is infected by bacteria, you’ll probably be given antibiotics to kill the infection. You might also be given a moist dressing to put over the ulcer to help it heal more quickly.