WHAT IS A VENOUS STASIS ULCER?
Venous stasis ulcers occur in 1-2% of the population in the United States. It usually presents itself as an ulcer (wound) on the inside part of the lower leg. It can be any shape or size and there is usually a brown or brawny discoloration to the surrounding skin. They can be fairly deep and sometimes very painful. The underlying cause of these wounds is unique. The veins bring blood back to the heart usually flowing against gravity. Consequently, the veins are filled with many valves to prevent the blood from flowing backwards between beats of the heart. In venous hypertension the pressure can result in some proteins leaking out of the capillaries into the skin, where they permanently tattoo the skin with its characteristic brown/golden discoloration. These proteins then begin to decompose or oxidize, this damages the skin and results in an open wound.
WHY VENAPRO FOR VENOUS STASIS ULCERS?
The VenaPro can help with Venous Stasis Ulcers by alleviating the hypertension that is causing them. When you apply the VenaPro it begins to gently compress the leg with 50mmHg. This level of compression assists the patient in moving blood against gravity and back up towards the heart. This process helps to alleviate the hypertension and improve blood flow, utilizing the body’s natural processes to start healing the wound. The VenaPro is very easy to apply and remove which leads to greater compliance. The VenaPro has a lithium ion battery that will run up to 8 hours, it also works while it is plugged in as well. The VenaPro is an effective tool in the treatment of Venous Stasis Ulcers.
HOW ARE VENOUS STASIS WOUNDS TREATED?
Venous stasis ulcers occur in 1-2% of the population in the United States. It usually presents itself as an ulcer (wound) on the inside part of the lower leg. It can be any shape or size and there is usually a brown or brawny discoloration to the surrounding skin. They can be fairly deep and sometimes very painful. The underlying cause of these wounds is unique. The veins bring blood back to the heart usually flowing against gravity. Consequently, the veins are filled with many valves to prevent the blood from flowing backwards between beats of the heart. In venous hypertension the pressure can result in some proteins leaking out of the capillaries into the skin, where they permanently tattoo the skin with its characteristic brown/golden discoloration. These proteins then begin to decompose or oxidize, this damages the skin and results in an open wound.
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