A case-control study of risk factors of chronic venous ulceration in patients with varicose veins.

Conclusion We found that reflux in deep veins, history of leg injury, history of post thrombotic syndrome, and physical inactivity were significant risk factors for venous ulceration in patients with varicose veins, while regular physical exercise mitigated that risk. Future studies should investigate the relationships between the duration and type of regular exercise and the risk of venous ulceration to make more specific recommendations on preventing ulcer development. PMID: 28077026 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Phlebology - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Phlebology Source Type: research