Patient is a 57 year old woman with a history of deep vein thromboses and vein stripping. This ulcer had been present for 10 years. In addition to local care, the patient had been using a compression pump 3 hour per day.

Complete healing of ulcer following antibiotic therapy, appropriate dressings, and weekly compression wraps. Patient placed in therapeutic compression hose long-term.

Patient is a 52 year old woman with a history of asthma, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, obesity and chronic venous insufficiency. She had lower extremity edema and recurrent cellulitis for 7 years. Progressive erythema, edema, ulceration and severe pain had been present for the past 4 months.

Resolution of erythema, edema, ulceration and pain following antibiotics, absorptive dressings and weekly compression wraps. Patient placed in therapeutic compression hose long-term.

Patient is a 67 year old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, end-stage renal disease, neuropathy and hypothyroidism. The ulcer started on 3/28/99 as a small blood blister. An angiogram revealed a compromise in arterial blood flow; patient was not a candidate for revascularization. Despite accommodative footwear, long-term antibiotics and Silvadene dressings, the ulcer continued to increase in size.

Complete healing of ulcer following local care to thin, then dry the scab.

Patient is a 78 year old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and arthritis. Clinical exam revealed the presence of arterial and venous insufficiency. This deep calf wound was the result of trauma sustained in a fall on 6/21/99. Prior treatment included wet-to-dry dressings.

Healing of wound following debridement, hydrogel dressings and measures to promote both arterial and venous blood flow.