Venous leg ulcer treatment using compression bandages

6 Venous leg ulcer treatment using compression bandages 

It should be stated that venous leg ulcers are chronic and there is no medication or surgery to cure the disease other than the compression therapy. A sustained graduated compression mainly enhances the flow of blood back to the heart, improves the functioning of valves and calf muscle pumps, reduces oedema, and prevents the swelling of veins. Mostly elderly people are prone to develop DVT, varicose veins, and venous leg ulcers. Venous leg ulcers are the most frequently occurring type of chronic wound, accounting for 80-90% of all lower extremity ulceration. 

It has been established that compression therapy making use of compression bandages is an efficient treatment for healing various leg ulcers, despite surgical strategies, electromagnetic therapy, and intermittent pneumatic compression. Venous leg ulcers are the most common type of ulcers and their prevalence increases with age. They are chronic and are caused due to poor venous return from the calf to the heart. 

1 Light weight conforming Apply very low levels of sub-bandage pressure and is used to hold dressings in place. 

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