venous leg ulcer

Videos

Compression Options for Managing Venous Leg Ulcers

05/12/2023

In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and the various options available for managing venous leg ulcers.

In this interview, Dr. Callie...

05/12/2023

Wounds

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers with a Novel Autologous Heterogeneous Skin Construct

Introduction and Objective: A novel autologous heterogeneous skin construct (AHSC) has been developed for the repair and replacement of skin. A pilot study demonstrated the ability of AHS...

Charles M. Zelen , DPM, FACFAS;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Dennis P. Orgill , MD, PhD;

Paul M. Glat , MD, FACS;

Robert D. Galiano , MD;

08/19/2021

OBL Corner

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Lower Extremity Wounds Treated Using A Synthetic Nanofiber Matrix*

Lower extremity wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and surgical wounds, can be difficult to heal and may benefit from the use of an advanced treatment modality. Th...

Melanie Wilson , DNP;

01/28/2021

Use of Super-Absorbent Dressings and Compression in the Management of Highly Exudative Bilateral Venous Stasis Ulcers

Venous ulcers, a common type of lower extremity ulcers, can affect up to 3% of the United States population.1 These ulcers can be difficult to heal and may recur in 60%-70% of patients.2 ...

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

01/28/2021

Original Research

Development of a Manual on the Technique of Applying the Unna Boot in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers

01/01/2021

Lydia Masako Ferreira , MD, PhD;

Leila Blanes , RN, PhD;

Christiane Steponavicius Sobral , MD, PhD;

Edmundo Martins Jr.;

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a manual on the technique of applying the Unna boot in patients with VLUs. The manual was created to improve the education and training of health professionals in the control of chronic VLUs.

The aim of this study was to...

01/01/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time for the Treatment of a Complex Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer

12/21/2020

Carlotta Scarpa ;

Eleonora de Antoni ;

Vincenzo Vindigni , MD, PhD;

Franco Bassetto , MD;

A 57-year-old male with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease presented with infected venous leg ulcers of 2 years’ duration.

A 57-year-old male with obesity,...

12/21/2020

Wounds

Original Research

Experimental Simulation Study to Assess Pressure Distribution of Different Compression Applications Applied Over an Innovative Primary Wound Dressing

12/07/2020

Suzie Ehmann , PT, DPT, PhD Candidate, CWS, CWLT, CLT-LANA;

John D. DesJardins , PhD;

Cameron M. Bailey , BS;

Kyle J. Walker , BS;

12/07/2020

Wounds

Lower Extremity Wounds Treated Using A Synthetic Nanofiber Matrix*

Lower extremity wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and surgical wounds, can be difficult to heal and may benefit from the use of an advanced treatment modality. Th...

Melanie Wilson , DNP;

11/23/2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter Response: A literature review of pharmacological agents to improve venous leg ulcer healing

11/05/2020

Steven M Dean ;

M. Mark Melin , MD, FACS, RPVI, FACCWS;

Please accept our congratulations and appreciation for the authors’ article on an underrecognized option for medical adjunctive therapy of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) published in the July 2020 issue of Wounds. The authors’ paper highlights and...

Please accept our...

11/05/2020

Wounds