Coordinated approaches for chronic venous insufficiency wounds.
Coordinated approaches for chronic venous insufficiency wounds.
Also known as: Venous stasis ulcer, Venous stasis wound, Stasis ulcer, Venous insufficiency ulcer, Varicose ulcer.
Common signs and symptoms can vary by wound type and severity.
A clinician evaluates the wound together with the factors that may delay healing.
Evaluation is necessary for any leg wound that does not heal within two weeks, or if there is a sudden increase in pain, swelling, or signs of infection such as increased warmth or purulent drainage.
Healix360 supports access to advanced mobile wound care services for patients throughout our coverage area. Services are delivered by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners experienced in the evaluation and management of chronic and complex wounds, including venous stasis ulcers. Care is coordinated and provided directly to patients in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities.
Treatment relies heavily on the CEAP classification system and addresses the underlying failure of the calf muscle pump. Our primary therapeutic intervention combines targeted wound bed preparation with multi-layer compression therapy to reduce venous hypertension, manage chronic edema, and facilitate a localized environment conducive to cellular repair.
When consistent compression therapy is paired with advanced topical care, the majority of venous leg ulcers exhibit steady progression toward complete closure, alongside a marked reduction in lower extremity swelling.
Compression therapy is the gold standard for treating venous leg ulcers. It counteracts venous hypertension, helps the calf muscle pump push blood back to the heart, and reduces the swelling that prevents the wound from healing.
It must be used with extreme caution or contraindicated depending on the severity of arterial disease. Our clinicians perform vascular assessments (like measuring ABI) before applying compression.
Compression bandages are typically worn 24/7 and changed by our clinicians during visits. After the wound heals, long-term use of compression stockings is usually required to prevent recurrence.
This is called hemosiderin staining. It occurs when red blood cells leak out of weakened veins into the surrounding tissue and break down, leaving an iron-rich pigment behind.
They can be, especially when infected or highly inflamed, but they are generally less painful than arterial ulcers. Elevating the legs often relieves discomfort.
Call 877-545-1300 or request a provider to begin care. Healix360 serves Southern California and Nevada and accepts Medicare Part B and most major insurance plans.