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Assessment of blood pressure in the legs is a basic element of vascular testing. This confirms adequate blood pressure to the legs, feet, and toes.

Venous stasis ulcers are the most common lower extremity wound. Factors that can influence the development of these ulcers include genetic predisposition, inflammation changes in the vein wall and abnormal pressure in the venous system. Managing swelling of the lower extremity is key to giving the body a chance to heal the wound.