Leg ulceration part 1: aetiology and pathophysiology.
In part one of this article, the underlying causes of chronic leg ulcers, professional issues and the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb are examined.
Murray
Jacqueline
J
Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Taunton, Somerset. J.K.Murray@plymouth.ac.uk
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology