Wounds and Ulcers

NEWS & ARTICLES

Unna Boots for Wounds & Venous Stasis Ulcers

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). How Does Unna Boot Compression…

Why is there Hard Brown Skin by my Ankle?

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 ven…

Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment

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…

Ankle Discoloration: A Symptom of Vein Disease

Do you or someone you know have foot or ankle discoloration? Have you noticed swelling or indents from socks that worsen later in the day? These may be signs of Vein Disease. Areas of darker skin color in the l…

Is my Vein Condition Covered by Insurance?

If you are worried about the cost of vein surgery, you’ll be surprised to know how much insurance will cover! Many varicose vein treatment procedures may be covered when deemed “medically necessary.” Ther…