Venous Ulcer (Stasis Ulcer)

What Is a Venous Ulcer?

A venous ulcer (venous stasis ulcer) is a shallow, slow-healing wound that typically forms on the inner side of the lower leg or ankle. It occurs when damaged leg veins fail to efficiently pump blood back to the heart (venous insufficiency), causing fluid and pressure to build up in the lower leg until skin breaks down.

Common Symptoms

Shallow wound with irregular borders on the inner lower leg or ankle · Dark red or purple skin discoloration (stasis dermatitis) surrounding the ankle · Moderate to heavy clear or yellow wound drainage · Swelling and aching in the lower legs that improves when elevated · Hard, leathery skin texture around the calf (lipodermatosclerosis)

Our Treatment Approach

Venous Doppler ultrasound assessment → meticulous wound debridement & sterile dressings → multi-layer compression therapy (short-stretch bandages or unna boots) to reduce venous pressure → minimally invasive vein procedures (EVLT / Sclerotherapy) to fix underlying venous reflux → compression stocking maintenance plan.