Characteristics of Lower Extremity Ulcers- Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency and Neuropathic Ulcers Flashcards
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location of arterial insufficiency ulcer?
lower 1/3 of leg, toes, web spaces (distal toes, dorsal foot and lateral malleolus)
what type of lower extremity ulcer typically occurs on the lower 1/3 of the leg and or web spaces (distal toes, dorsal toes, lateral malleolus)?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
describe the appearance of an arterial insufficiency ulcer?
smooth edges, well defined, lack of granulation tissue
tend to be deep
what type of lower extremity ulcer typically has smooth edges, is well defined, lacks granulation tissue and tends to be deep?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
describe the amount of exudate associated with an arterial insufficiency ulcer
minimal
what type of lower extremity ulcer has minimal exudate?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
describe the severity of pain associated with arterial insufficiency ulcers
severe
what type of lower extremity ulcer is associated with severe pain?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
what would a physical therapist expect to find when assessing pedal pulses in a patient with arterial insufficiency ulcer?
diminished or absent pedal pulses
what would a physical therapist expect to find when assessing edema in a patient with arterial insufficiency ulcer?
normal/no presence of edema
what would a physical therapist expect to find when assessing skin temperature in a patient with arterial insufficiency ulcer?
decreased skin temperature
what would a physical therapist expect to find when observing/assessing skin, hair and nails in a patient with arterial insufficiency ulcer?
skin: thin and shiny
hair loss
yellow nails
what type of lower extremity ulcer is associated with thin and shiny skin, hair loss and yellow nails?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
leg elevation __ pain in patients with arterial insuffiency ulcer
increases
what type of lower extremity ulcer is associated with increased pain with leg elevation?
arterial insufficiency ulcer
location of venous insufficiency ulcers?
proximal to the medial malleolus
what type of lower extremity ulcer is typically located proximal to the medial malleolus?
venous insufficiency ulcer
describe the appearance of a venous insufficiency ulcer
irregular shape, shallow
what type of lower extremity ulcer is typically irregular in shape and shallow?
venous insufficiency ulcer
describe the amount of exudate associated with a venous insufficiency ulcer
moderate/heavy
describe the severity of pain associated with a venous insufficiency ulcer
mild to moderate
what type of lower extremity ulcer is associated with moderate to heavy exudate?
venous insufficiency ulcer
what type of lower extremity ulcer is associated with mild to moderate pain?
venous insufficiency ulcer
what would a physical therapist expect to find when assessing pedal pulses in a patient with a venous insufficiency ulcer?
normal pedal pulses