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Tissue damage from bandage slippage posterior lower calf
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A newly developed ulcer was visualised on her posterior ankle to calf (Fig. 1.) most likely due to bandage slippage and the woman's inability to lift her leg to remove the pressure.
Pre IPC therapy: Circumferential ulceration and tissue maceration from continued oedema and large exudate leakage
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The skin of both legs was thickened with fibrosis, lipodermatosclerosis, venous eczema, and hemosiderin staining with hyperkeratosis and surrounding tissue maceration (Figs. 1 & 2).
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Tissue damage from bandage slippage posterior lower calf
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Fig1
A newly developed ulcer was visualised on her posterior ankle to calf (Fig. 1.) most likely due to bandage slippage and the woman's inability to lift her leg to remove the pressure.
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Week 6: post IPC therapy initiation; no exudate, complete epithelialisation, reduced oedema
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There was substantial wound healing achieved (complete epithelialisation with no exudate leakage or skin irritation) (Fig. 3) and wound pain scale score reduced to 0/10.
Week 10: client mobilising, reduced oedema fibrotic tissue softening
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The skin folds to her legs had reduced (Figs. 4 & 5) and this woman reported improved personal hygiene and self-esteem, she now enjoyed socialising outside the home.
Week 12: no ulcerations or exudate leakage
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The skin folds to her legs had reduced (Figs. 4 & 5) and this woman reported improved personal hygiene and self-esteem, she now enjoyed socialising outside the home.
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