Lower Limb Ulcers
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This table provides a high-yield overview of the three main types of lower limb ulcers, to aid clinical differentiation.
For more detailed information, see the Varicose Veins and Venous Ulcers and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) articles.
| Feature | Arterial ulcer | Venous ulcer | Neuropathic ulcer |
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| Cause | Ischaemia (usually PAD) | Venous insufficiency | Peripheral neuropathy (e.g. diabetes) |
| Location | Pressure points / site of trauma:
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Gaiter region – above the medial malleolus | Sites of pressure / repetitive trauma:
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