Leg Ulcers

A leg ulcer is a persistent, non-healing sore typically found on the lower leg or ankle and it is a serious medical condition that requires immediate vascular intervention. At AZ Cardiology, we specialize in the intersection of wound care and vascular surgery to treat the root cause of these sores, preventing infection and promoting rapid tissue regeneration for our patients across Arizona.

The Connection Between Circulation and Leg Ulcers

The majority of lower extremity ulcers are Venous Stasis Ulcers. They develop when blood pools in the lower legs (venous hypertension), causing fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue. This leads to skin breakdown and the formation of an open wound.

Symptoms of an impending ulcer include:

• Dark, "rusty" or brownish discoloration of the skin (hemosiderin staining).
• Tight, itchy, or hardened skin (lipodermatosclerosis).
• Swelling that does not go away overnight (edema).
• A shallow wound with irregular borders that may "weep" fluid.

Our Advanced Healing Protocol

We utilize a multi-modality approach to close wounds that have failed to heal elsewhere:

1. Vascular Mapping: Using high-resolution venous ultrasound to locate the specific valves that are failing.
2. Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): By closing the diseased vein that is "flooding" the ulcer site, we redirect blood flow to healthy veins, immediately reducing the pressure at the wound.
3. Medical Compression Therapy: We utilize specialized multi-layer wraps to assist the calf muscle in pumping blood upward.
4. Infection Management: Targeted antibiotic protocols and debridement to remove dead tissue that stalls the healing process.

Serving Peoria, Flagstaff, and Beyond

Don't wait for a wound to become infected. If you are searching for "wound care near me" or "vein doctor for leg sores" in North Phoenix, Peoria, or Northern Arizona, AZ Cardiology offers the specialized expertise needed to save your limb and restore your quality of life.