31/03/2026
A wound on the leg that remains unhealed after two weeks is clinically defined as a leg ulcer. Persistent wounds are rarely random β there is usually an underlying vascular or medical cause that must be identified before healing can occur.
π©Ή A wound lasting more than 2 weeks requires investigation
π Every non-healing wound has an underlying cause
π©Ί Accurate vascular assessment guides effective treatment
π Care should align with national lower limb clinical recommendations
𦡠Venous ulcers require compression and management of venous reflux
π« Arterial ulcers require circulation assessment and possible revascularisation
Treating the surface of the wound alone is not enough. Healing depends on understanding why the wound developed and addressing the root cause.
At Ad Integrum Vascular & Wound Care, our consultant-led service provides comprehensive vascular assessment and evidence-based wound management. Patients are typically seen within two weeks of referral.
π Book a Specialist Leg Ulcer Assessment
π www.vascularwoundcare.com
π 01892 882770
Early diagnosis supports safer healing and better long-term outcomes.