CPD articles
Leg ulcers
The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the underlying physiology of the causes of common leg ulcers, thus giving the nurse a rationale for the appropriate assessment and treatment of these wounds.
After reading this article you should be able to:
Discuss common causes of leg ulcers
Distinguish between venous and arterial ulceration
Outline the types of assessments used to determine aetiology of leg ulcers
Provide a physiological rationale for different treatments.
