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 |