LOWER LIMBS ULCERS

Very common condition in Western Europe:

60% - 80%

comes from chronic venous insufficiency

93%

of chronic leg ulcers heal in 12 months

70%

recidivism rate

IL 60% - 80%

proviene da insufficienza venosa cronica, che colpisce il 35% della popolazione bianca adulta

IL 93%

delle ulcere croniche delle gambe guarisce in 12 mesi

Tasso di recidiva

DEL 70%

entro tre mesi dalla guarigione

What are lower limbs ulcers

The main cause of leg ulcers is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This condition occurs when the valves in the veins no longer function properly, allowing blood to flow back into the lower venous portion.

The first symptoms

Which risk factors?

There are several risk factors for venous ulceration:

inheritance

obesity

venous obstruction

advanced age