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Leg Ulcers and Pain: A Review

Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK, sm_nc{at}btopenworld.com

Deborah Hofman, RGN

Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK

Susan M. Burge, MB, FRCP

Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK

Leg ulcers are a common health problem. Ulcers of any etiology including venous ulcers may be very painful, but until recently, health professionals have not been good at recognizing or managing this type of pain. It is important to clarify the type, severity, and frequency of pain and to anticipate pain at dressing changes. The measurement of pain by the use of pain scales is very useful, particularly in assessing the efficacy of an intervention. Neuropathic pain and unusually painful ulcerations are discussed in this article.

Key Words: leg ulcers • pain • venous ulcers • arterial ulcers

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol. 2, No. 4, 189-197 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1534734603260556


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