Difference between Venous and Arterial ulcer

 

 

 

 

 

Venous

Arterial

Edges

Sloping edges

Punched out

Location

Above medial malleolus

Toes, Lateral malleolus, Pressure points

Skin

Pigmented, fibrotic

Shinny, Atrophic

Gangrene

Absent

May be present

Bleeding

Venous ooze

Little or none

Associated signs

Oedema, Pigmentation

Decreased pulses, Pallor on elevation

Pain

Not severe, Relieved on elevation

Severe, Relieved on dependency

 

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