Leg Ulcers

Define a leg ulcer.

What are the main types of ulcer?

What type of ulcer is more common on the leg?

What type of ulcer is more common on the foot?

What are the risk factors for developing an arterial ulcer?

What are the risk factors for developing a venous ulcer?

Where are venous ulcers typically found?

What are the signs and symptoms of venous ulcers?

What pathophysiological factors can increase the risk of venous ulcers?

What are the symptoms of venous insufficiency?

What is venous insufficiency?

What are the causes of venous insufficiency?

Where are arterial ulcers generally found?

What are the causes of arterial ulcers?

What are the signs and symptoms of arterial ulcers?

What do arterial ulcers look like?

Where are neuropathic ulcers generally found?

What are the causes of neuropathic ulcers?

What are the signs and symptoms of neuropathic ulcers?

What do neuropathic ulcers look like?

How do you investigate ulcers?

How are arterial ulcers managed?

How are venous ulcers managed?

How are neuropathic ulcers managed?