Chronic wounds produce fewer growth hormones than necessary for healing tissue, and healing may be accelerated by replacing or stimulating growth factors while controlling the formation of other substances that work against them.Leg ulcers can be prevented by using compression stockings to prevent blood pooling and back flow. It is likely that a person who has had a skin ulcer will have it again; use of compression stockings every day for at least 5 years after the skin ulcer has healed may help to prevent recurrence. There is limited evidence that negative pressure wound therapy may be effective in reducing the time to healing of leg ulcers. Specific types
Arterial insufficiency ulcer: mostly located on the lateral surface of the ankle or the distal digits
Cortisol ulcer: caused by long term application of cortisol (steroid) topical creams to certain skin diseases. Diabetic foot ulcer: a major complication of diabetes mellitus, and probably the major component of the diabetic foot. Venous ulcer: thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs

See also
Skin lesion
Skin disease
List of cutaneous conditions

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Possible treatments include airway adjuncts; the use of ventilators; full spinal precautions and immobilization; and injections of dopamine. While there is no definitive cure for posterior cord syndrome, treatment and supportive care can be provided based on the patients symptoms. Therapy and rehabilitative care including walking aids, physical, occupational, and psychotherapy can help ease the symptoms associated with PCS. Acute therapy can include intensive medical care and analgesia. Corticosteroids are used to reduce any inflammation or swelling. Bracing or surgical repair can be done to stabilize the spinal fracture. Research
It has been difficult to make any breakthroughs in diagnosis and/or treatment of PCS as symptoms are not specific in nature and can vary based on the exact location of spinal cord lesions. In addition, the demographics of patients with PCS are widespread as the onset of symptoms typically follows a traumatic event. Additionally, research has suffered setbacks because PCS is rare with few documented cases, unlike anterior spinal cord injury.However, ongoing research has helped in differentiating PCS from other brain injuries. Therefore, better therapies for PCS treatment can be developed. For instance, one study suggests that a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) therapy intervention, commonly used in stroke patients, may aid in treating patients with symptoms of PCS. References


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