Patient Guides

Arterial Ulcers

Arterial ulcers are wounds that develop as a result of decreased circulation. They usually occur on the tips of or in between toes, on the heels or on the outer ankle region; however, they may also present on other parts of the body.

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Diabetic or Neuropathic Ulcers

Diabetic ulcers, also known as neuropathic ulcers, are wounds that result from a combination of nerve damage, pressure and decreased blood flow. The most common location is on the weight-bearing area of the feet.

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Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are lesions which occur in areas of the body that have experienced prolonged periods of pressure between soft tissue and bony prominences. Left untreated, pressure ulcers can become life-threatening.

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Venous Stasis Ulcers

A venous stasis ulcer occurs when problems in the veins of the lower leg prevent blood from being effectively pumped back to the heart. The problem may be valve dysfunction, blockage, backward blood flow or failure of the calf muscles to pump. The blood pools in the lower leg, causing swelling, tissue damage and eventually, an open-sore wound.

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