Innovations in Treating Venous Leg Ulcers

Join Stephanie Lowan this National Self Care Week to learn how self-care in wound management empowers patients, improves outcomes, and transforms NHS care.

Join us for an insightful MOH Talk, where we explore the critical role of early intervention in lower limb care. This session is designed to empower healthcare professionals with practical strategies to streamline decision-making and enhance patient outcomes.

Time plays a crucial role in the management of venous leg ulcers. Learn more in this podcast with Prof Nair and Mr Aviles, moderated by Dr Shamsian.

What are the key success factors in the treatment of challenging venous leg ulcer? In our global MOH Talks, highly qualified and experienced experts from Austria, Greece, Italy, and Romania will share insights and provide evidence on successful treatment of venous leg ulcers with medical compression. An event you can't miss.

This MOH Focus reviews the effects of the Sigvaris ULCER X kit in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Wearing the ULCER X kit is more effective in healing venous leg ulcers than conventional bandaging with faster healing of small ulcers <4 cm. The paper is also available in French, German, Italian, and Polish.

This MOH Focus reviews the scope of application as well as the benefits of adjustable compression wraps. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

Lower limbs venous compression reduces the incidence of maternal hypotension following epidural analgesia during term labor // Compression stockings for the prevention of venous leg ulcer recurrence: a health technology assessment // Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg

Adjustable compression wrap devices are cheaper and more effective than inelastic bandages for venous leg ulcer healing. A Multicentric Italian Randomized Clinical Experience // Importance of adequate pressure in compression therapy. Basis for successful treatment // Round-knit or flat-knit compression garments for maintenance therapy of lymphedema of the leg? – Review of the literature and technical data

Eliciting patients’ preferences for elastic compression stocking therapy after deep vein thrombosis: potential for improving compliance // Compression therapy – current practice of care: level of knowledge in patients with venous leg ulcers // Impact of compression stockings vs continuous positive airway pressure on overnight fluid shift and obstructive sleep apnea among patients on dialysis // A randomized crossover trial on the effect of compression stockings on nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy