risk factors for developing venous leg ulceration
Last reviewed 01/2018
risk factors for development of venous ulceration
Several risk factors for development of venous ulceration have been described.
- direct risk factors
- varicose veins
- deep vein thrombosis
- chronic venous insufficiency
- poor calf muscle function
- arterio-venous fistulae
- obesity
- history of leg fracture
- indirect risk factors
- all risk factors leading to deep vein thrombosis including protein-C, protein-S, and anti-thrombin III deficiency
- family history of varicose veins
- a history of minor trauma prior to the development of ulceration may also be identified
Recurrent venous ulceration occurs in up to 70% of those at risk (1).
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