Do you need Leg Wound Care in Bend and Central Oregon? Inovia Vein Specialty Centers in Bend, Oregon, is committed to providing exceptional leg wound care, particularly for venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Our clinic has long served as the regions vein care expert’s in Central Oregon and surrounding communities on the east side of the […]
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Are you or a loved one experiencing persistent wounds on the lower leg? Despite their unknown history of trauma these wounds may be more than just surface-level injuries. Wounds on the lower leg could be venous leg ulcers. Many patients do not know venous leg ulcer causes and treatment options. These are common yet often
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Our legs are remarkable in their ability to carry us through life, but sometimes they signal when they need extra attention. If you’re experiencing leg swelling, aching, heaviness, skin itching, wounds near the ankles, or even blood clots in varicose veins, it might be time to consult a vein expert. Don’t ignore these signals –
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Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound that commonly occurs on the lower legs. These wounds can be painful, unsightly, and difficult to treat, making them a major burden for patients and their families alike. Some can fester for years without improving. While venous leg ulcers can be caused by a variety of
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Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound that can be difficult to treat. They are typically caused by underlying venous disease, which can lead to poor blood flow in the legs and ankles. This can cause a buildup of fluid and pressure in the veins, which can then lead to the development of
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What is a Unna Boot? An Unna Boot is a compression bandage that is applied by a healthcare provider to treat slow healing lower leg wounds and ulcers (commonly caused by venous stasis ulcers). An Unna boot, named after the German dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, is a type of bandage designed to manage various leg conditions,
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It is not uncommon for patients to ask: Why is there hard brown skin by my ankle? In most cases, this ankle discoloration is a sign of long standing vein problems. In medical terms, this is called chronic venous insufficiency. Schedule a Consult for Ankle Skin Discoloration >> How Hard, Brown Ankle Skin Develops It
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A venous leg ulcer, also known as a venous stasis ulcer, is a sore on the lower leg by the ankle resulting from long standing venous insufficiency. Due to the difficulties that many patients experience in identifying leg wounds as venous stasis ulcers, patients are often unaware of early treatment options. Once a leg wound
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Do you or someone you know have foot or ankle discoloration, such as brown freckle-like spots on feet and ankles? Have you noticed swelling or indents from socks that worsen later in the day in the area of ankle discoloration, like brown spots on ankles? You could have venous disease. This is a common condition
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