Leg Ulcers

Book excerpt: 1. Epidemiology and Socioeconomic Impact 2. Venous Anatomy of the Lower Extremity 3. Pathology of Leg Ulcers 4. Microbiology of Leg Ulcers 5. Wound Healing 6. History Taking and Examination in Chronic Leg Ulcers 7. Venous Leg Ulcers 8. Diabetic Foot Ulcers 9. Neuropathic Ulcers 10. Ischemic Ulcers, Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Vasculitic Ulcers 11. Principles of Leg Ulcer Management 12. Investigations and Radiological Diagnosis of Leg Ulcers 13. Topical Therapy for Leg Ulcers 14. Systemic Therapy of Leg Ulcers 15. Compression Therapy and Dressings 16. Role of Skin Grafting in Managing Leg Ulcers 17. Role of Platelet Rich Plasma and Platelet Rich Fibrin in Managing Leg Ulcers 18. Novel Research and Recent Advances in Managing Leg Ulcers Index