Leg and foot healthcare advice for type of ulcers - illustration showing a healthcare professional and a patient talking

Types of leg and foot ulcers

An ulcer is a wound or sore that hasn’t healed within two weeks. There are several types of ulcers you can experience on your legs or feet.

Leg and foot healthcare advice for type of ulcers - illustration showing a healthcare professional and a patient talking

Venous leg ulcers

Venous leg ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcer

Arterial leg ulcers

Result from an underlying problem with blood supply to the leg

Mixed aetiology leg ulcers

Caused by a combination of both venous and arterial disease

Diabetes foot ulcers

Open wound or sore found on the foot that's slow to heal on someone with diabetes

Non diabetes related foot ulcers

Open wound or sore found on the foot that's slow to heal

Pressure ulcers

Affect people confined to bed or sit for prolonged periods

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