Deepak (78, name changed) had been suffering from varicose veins in his left leg (swollen due to accumulation of blood) for 20 years. He was undergoing compression therapy (pressure applied to improve ...

Leg ulcers are open wounds or unhealed sores that develop on the skin of the leg. A variety of conditions can cause a leg ulcer, including venous conditions, neuropathy, pressure, infections, and more ...

Venous leg ulcers heal faster and return less frequently in patients who have early surgery when compared with their peers who wear compression stockings and delay surgery, a new clinical trial has ...

Jason is a classic jack-of-all-trades writer who loves to cover most topics, though gaming has always been his strong suit. After spending the better part of the past decade freelancing for various ...

After proving acellular matrices are effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, researchers are now eyeing the treatment as a tool for healing venous leg ulcers. Typically, VLU treatment includes ...

If you’ve ever jolted awake with a painful cramp in your calf, you know that nighttime leg cramps (a.k.a. Charley horses) can disrupt your sleep and cause serious discomfort. Health experts say that ...

Local vein care practice encourages patients to recognize common warning signs that may indicate underlying vein ...

Our Heart & Vascular Services provide patients with the latest innovations in vascular care and clinical therapies. At University of Utah Health, our board-certified vascular surgeons specialize in ...

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the bones or soft tissue. Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) most often begins in the arms and legs but can also occur in other body parts. Soft tissues include ...