BACKGROUND: Compression therapy is the standard care for venous insufficiency ulcers. It reverses some of the underlying pathologies and restores a functional calf pump unit. OBJECTIVES: To review the pathophysiology of venous ulcers and the different types of compression devices available. RESULTS: The choice of a compression device should be individualized and tailored to the need of the patient. It should be applied by skilled nurses or physicians. CONCLUSION: Compression therapy continues to constitute the standard therapy for venous insufficiency ulcers.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
CHOUCAIR et al. (1998) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: