
Caring for Venous Ulcer Wounds
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Wounds of the lower leg are painful and distressing, no matter the cause. But because treatment modalities differ between arterial and venous ulcers, it is essential to get an accurate diagnosis to get the appropriate treatment.
Both arterial and venous ulcers are leg wounds that are difficult to heal and require medical intervention for the best outcomes. At Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), our vein physicians have expertise in the root cause of arterial and venous ulcers. They can accurately diagnose the source of a lower limb wound and treat venous-related ulcers expertly.
We spoke to vein disease physician Christopher M. Bulger, MD, FACS, about the differences between arterial ulcers and venous ulcers. He thoroughly explains what a person should do if they are experiencing a wound of the lower limbs that does not heal. Dr. Bulger is the lead physician at the CVR location in South Windsor, Connecticut, offering state-of-the-art treatment for symptoms of vein disease. He is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery with a specialty in wound care.
During this video master class on leg ulcers, Dr. Bulger will explain the differences between and causes of arterial and venous ulcers, the treatment options, and what you should do if you have a wound that doesn’t heal on its own in four weeks’ time.
Topics in this video are divided into six sections for ease of viewing, which includes:
When blood cannot flow into the lower limbs, skin and underlying tissue are deprived of oxygen. As tissue starts to die off, a painful open wound can form. This wound is also known as an ischemic ulcer.
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Venous ulcers are the most common form of ulceration worldwide.
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While the ulcers appear different to a trained physician, Dr. Bulger doubts that a layperson can tell the difference.
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According to Dr. Bulger, “theoretically yes, but it’s unlikely. The real question is over what period of time.”
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“There are multiple steps in treating an ulcer. CVR has significant expertise in wound care due to the background of the physicians and the (advanced) equipment available in the office.”
– Dr. Christopher Bulger, CVR, South Windsor, CT
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Dr. Bulger emphasizes that “any wound that doesn’t heal within four weeks using routine care (keeping it clean and covered) must be seen by a physician.”
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Don’t ignore a wound that won’t heal! Non-healing wounds can lead to increased pain, infection, pus or odorous drainage, scarring, and even amputation. CVR has 100+ locations across the United States with lead physicians who have deep knowledge and experience in diagnosing the cause of your ulcer and treating it successfully.
To schedule with Dr. Bulger or another highly=qualified CVR physician near you, call 1-800-FIX-LEGS (1-800-349-5347) to speak to a Patient Services Representative, or schedule online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.