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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists.

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.