Venous Leg Ulcer and Swelling-Related Wound Care
Chronic swelling and venous insufficiency can lead to skin breakdown, drainage, and recurrent leg ulcers that need ongoing, coordinated management.
Why venous ulcers develop
When leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart efficiently, pressure builds in the lower legs. Over time this can cause swelling, skin discoloration, drainage, and eventually skin breakdown that is slow to heal on its own.
How PWS approaches venous wounds
Care often centers on compression coordination, edema control, moisture-balanced dressings, infection monitoring, and patient education on leg elevation and skincare. Our team works with the patient's other providers to address the underlying venous disease alongside the wound itself, and considers advanced therapies when standard care has not produced expected progress.
What to watch for
Increasing drainage, spreading redness or warmth, new odor, fever, or a wound that keeps recurring after healing are reasons to be evaluated.