title: Leg ulcers.
abstract: This article aims to explain the difference between venous and arterial leg ulcers, methods of treatment and prevention for each kind of ulcer, and the social and emotional impact of venous ulcers.
authors.affiliation: University of Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D001458:Bandages; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012944:Social Support; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy