Venous leg ulcers heal faster with early surgery vs. compression, trial shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2020
A compression-first approach that deferred ablation surgery led to slower-healing wounds and a 60% higher rate of ulcer recurrence, the study found.
Heart research leads to new unexpected wound therapy
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2014
Scientists researching electrical signals that regulate heartbeats have stumbled across a new, highly effective treatment for venous leg ulcers. The team from Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute...
Venous leg ulcers respond better to compression stockings than normal bandages, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 10, 2013
Multi-layer compression stockings promote more long-lasting healing of venous leg ulcers than traditional bandages, according to a recently published study.
Good nursing care and laughter called important for treating hard-to-heal leg ulcers
Mar 10, 2011
Advanced technological approaches to treating venous leg ulcers are no match for good quality nursing care and a few good jokes, new research suggests.