Venous leg ulcers are open sores that usually occur on the inside of the ankle region of the lower leg. VLUs seldom occur above the knee and are not typically seen on the foot or toes. These wounds can be painful and heavily draining. Often patients will also have a history of leg swelling, varicose veins or blood clots of the leg.
Risk Factors for developing venous leg ulcers include:
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Previous leg surgeries
- Blood clots of the leg
- Kidney disease
- Female gender
- Pregnancy
- Long hours standing
- Immobility
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