Lower leg ulcer diagnosis & treatment – quick guide

This quick guide outlines a structured pathway for the assessment, diagnosis, and referral of patients with lower leg ulcers.

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This quick guidance  document Assessment, Diagnosis and Referral Pathway for Patients with Lower Leg Ulcers is a concise, evidence-based visual quick guide designed to support the comprehensive assessment of patients with lower leg ulcers. It provides practical guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and referral pathways to support timely and appropriate care.

This guide is based on the EWMA Document, Lower leg ulcer diagnosis and principles of treatment, published in the Journal of Wound Management, vol. 24, 1., in 2023.

Authors & Editors

  • Kirsi Isoherranen (Finland)
  • Elena Conde Montero (Spain)
  • Leanne Atkin (UK)
  • Mark Collier (UK)
  • Annette Høgh (Denark)
  • John D. Ivory (Ireland)
  • Klaus Kirketerp-Møller (Denmark)
  • Sylvie Meaume (France)
  • Hayley Ryan (Australia)
  • Ewa K. Stürmer (Germany)
  • George-Sorin Tiplica (Romania)
  • Sebastian Probst (Switzerland)

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