Trophic ulcer: treatment methods

Trophic ulcer is a complex disease that requires compulsory treatment. A trophic ulcer is characterized by a recurrent long-term course. In the absence of the necessary therapy of the underlying disease, and also in the preservation of the shin in the tissues, the venous ulcer is formed again and again. The optimal tactic of treatment therefore involves closing the trophic ulcer with the help of conservative measures. If necessary, then with the subsequent surgical intervention on the venous system. Depending on the condition of the patient, treatment can be carried out in a hospital, outpatient or at home.

Methods of treatment of trophic ulcer

Conservative( non-surgical) treatment of this ulcer includes the following measures. This application of medical special wound coatings, intended for local action. Local treatment includes a daily toilet of a ulcerous surface with the help of napkins or sponges with antiseptic solutions. The use of compression therapy( the use of compression stockings or golfs of the appropriate compression class) is an integral component of all other methods of treatment of trophic ulcers. Elastic compression normalizes the venous outflow from the lower limbs. This is the main condition that is required to close trophic ulcers, as well as to prevent their recurrence. Also conservative treatment includes the use of drugs of systemic action and physiotherapy. The use of such a complex of measures allows specialists to achieve cleansing from necrosis of trophic ulcer, fibrinous plaque, pus, reduction of the depth and size of the ulcer, and as a result of its complete closure.

The trophic ulcer in our time is treated with laser coagulation. The use of laser coagulation involves the main two stages. At the first stage, the subcutaneous vein is removed in the thigh area, and in the second stage of the treatment, the vein is burned out with an ulcer with the help. After this, endovasal laser coagulation is performed.

A stable result of treatment of this ulcer can not be achieved without surgical intervention. It is aimed at eliminating pathology( venous), which is the cause of ulceration. In especially complex, neglected cases, when the blood supply in the limbs that is disturbed in the limbs gradually leads to the necrosis of the fingers or feet, the only option available for the specialists to save the patient is amputation. Surgical removal of the affected areas makes it possible to restore normal blood supply to the extremities, and to avoid more serious consequences.

The treatment of trophic ulcers is also carried out by the folk method of treatment, using various compresses, decoctions, special ointments, clay, etc.