The ankle area has fewer fat layers under the skin and is characterized by the anatomical characteristics that tendons and ...

There are three main types of ulcers that can appear on the feet and legs: venous, arterial and diabetic. Sometimes known as the big three, these ulcers have different causes and symptoms. While ...

These types of very painful leg ulcers typically occur slightly above the ankle. The standard NHS treatment for venous ulcers involves a routine cleaning and dressing procedure with compression.

Leg Ulcers: A Painful, Persistent Problem July 8, 2020 at 4:39 p.m. | Updated July 8, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Treatment Off-loading of the affected area is the standard of care and commonly results in healing the noninfected neuropathic ulcer. Methods of off-loading can be broadly categorized as external ...

Ask your foot and ankle surgeon about innovative treatments: If you do experience a non-healing ulcer, talk to your foot and ankle surgeon right away about innovative technologies that stimulate ...