Wound
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Wound
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and Wounds
A dermal injury pertains to an area of the skin that displays a pathological protuberance, swelling (edema), ulcer, trauma, or a change in skin color in the affected region.
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ulcers
Venous ulcers typically appear on the inner side of the calf, above the ankle, and predominantly affect individuals with chronic venous insufficiency, at a rate of approximately 80%.1
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Venous | |
ulcers
Venous ulcers typically appear on the inner side of the calf, above the ankle, and predominantly affect individuals with chronic venous insufficiency, at a rate of approximately 80%.1
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Arterial | |
ulcers
Arterial ulcers typically appear on the lower part of the shin and foot, primarily on the sole, toes, and pressure points. They are a result of poor arterial circulation and are mainly observed in patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease, Diabetes, and Lower Limb Ischemia.
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Diabetic | |
Ulcers
Today, 1 in 10 people suffer from diabetes, which means 537 million people worldwide8. Diabetic patients are at a greater risk of developing complications in their feet, such as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), which causes a lack of sensation in the feet, and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), the symptoms of which can include non-healing foot ulcers, leading to infections and even amputations9.
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Ulcers
Today, 1 in 10 people suffer from diabetes, which means 537 million people worldwide8. Diabetic patients are at a greater risk of developing complications in their feet, such as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), which causes a lack of sensation in the feet, and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), the symptoms of which can include non-healing foot ulcers, leading to infections and even amputations9.
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ulcers
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are wounds that develop due to prolonged pressure on soft tissues (skin, fat, muscles) between a bony prominence and an external surface over an extended period of time.
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Sources
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- J Wound Tech 2012;17:14-20
- Jeffcoate WJ, Chipchase SY, Ince P, Game FL. Assessing the outcome of the management of diabetic foot ulcers using ulcer-related and person-related measures. Diabetes Care. 2006;29(8):1784-7. https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/29/8/1784/28622/Assessing-the- Outcome-of-the-Management-of
- Prompers L, Schaper N, Apelqvist J, Edmonds M, Jude E, Mauricio D, et al. Prediction of outcome in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers: focus on the differences between individuals with and without peripheral arterial disease. The EURODIALE Study. Diabetologia. 2008;51(5):747-55. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5555474_Prediction_of_outcome_in_individuals_with_diabetic_foot_ulcers_Focus_on_the_differences_between_individuals_with_and_without_peripheral_arterial_disease_The_EURODIALE_Study
- International Diabetes F. Time to Act: diabetes and foot care. Brussels: International Diabetes Federation2005. https://www. worlddiabetesfoundation.org/sites/default/files/Diabetes%20and%20Foot%20care_Time%20to%20act.pdf
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This information is intended for public awareness purposes only and, under no circumstances, can it replace the advice of a doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.
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