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Venous Stasis Ulcer Treatment

Venous stasis ulcer treatment with compression therapy in Rolesville, NC. Heal chronic leg ulcers with expert wound care at Ironworks.

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Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Call us or request an appointment online.

A slow-healing wound on your lower leg, usually near the ankle

Swelling, heaviness, or aching in the legs by the end of the day

Darkened or discolored skin around the ankles

Varicose veins in the same leg as the wound

A wound that weeps or drains fluid frequently

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You’re Not Alone, and You Have Options

Venous ulcers respond extremely well to proper compression therapy and advanced wound care.

Venous stasis ulcers are slow-healing wounds that develop on the lower legs when the veins can’t pump blood back up to the heart efficiently. Blood pools, pressure builds, and eventually the skin breaks down. They’re extremely common in older adults and in people with a history of DVT, varicose veins, or leg swelling.

The cornerstone of treatment is compression therapy. Without compression, venous ulcers rarely heal. With the right compression wraps, advanced dressings, and vein-focused care, most venous ulcers close within 12–16 weeks.

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What to Expect at Your First Visit

Because venous ulcers are treated very differently from arterial ulcers, the first visit starts with a careful diagnosis before any compression is applied.

Wear loose pants that can be rolled up above the knee.

History and physical exam focused on venous health

Non-invasive vascular testing to confirm the wound is venous and safe for compression

Wound measurement, photography, and tissue assessment

First application of multi-layer compression therapy

Advanced dressing selection based on drainage level

Education on elevation and daily routine to support healing

Schedule for weekly compression changes until the wound closes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Because the underlying vein problem doesn’t go away when the wound closes. Without ongoing compression stockings and sometimes treatment of the underlying veins (by a vein specialist), recurrence rates are very high.

There’s an adjustment period, the leg feels firmly wrapped, and activity feels different for the first few days. Most patients acclimate quickly and report the wraps feel supportive rather than restrictive.

Most multi-layer wraps need to stay dry between weekly changes. We’ll show you how to protect the leg during showers, and we can adjust the dressing schedule if keeping it dry is a challenge.

Often yes. Treating the ulcer heals the wound, but treating the underlying venous insufficiency, with procedures like endovenous ablation, can prevent future ulcers.

For most patients, compression stockings are recommended long-term, often for life, during waking hours. It’s the single most effective thing you can do to prevent another ulcer.

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New patients are welcome, and most major insurance is accepted. Call us, request an appointment online, or stop by our Rolesville office. We’ll take care of the rest.

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