Leg ulcer

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In health care, leg ulcers are "ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (varicose ulcer), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes."[1] Other causes include the diabetic foot.

Treatment

For more information, see: Diabetic foot and Venous insufficiency.


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