Leg ulcers.
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.
Morris
Pat
P
University of Portsmouth.
Sander
Ruth
R
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