Treatments & Support
Compression Therapy for Venous Leg Ulcers
Venous leg ulcers are one of the most common — and most undertreated — chronic wounds. They develop when the veins in the legs can't return blood to the heart efficiently, causing fluid to pool in the lower legs, damage the skin, and break down into open wounds. Without proper compression, these ulcers can persist for months or even years.
Compression therapy is the gold standard treatment for venous insufficiency and venous leg ulcers, and Emet Mobile Wound Care provides expert compression management directly in the home.
Why It Works
Graduated pressure that helps blood return
Compression applies graduated pressure to the lower leg — firmer at the ankle, lighter as it moves up the calf. This pressure helps push pooled blood back toward the heart, reduces swelling (edema), improves circulation, and allows damaged skin to heal. For most venous ulcers, no other treatment will close the wound until compression is applied consistently.
The Types of Compression We Use
Different patients need different levels and types of compression. Options include:
Multi-layer bandage systems
Two- or four-layer wraps applied weekly during the active healing phase.
Compression stockings
Long-term maintenance after the ulcer has healed.
Short-stretch bandages
For patients who need lower resting pressures.
Inelastic Velcro wraps
For patients who need to apply and remove compression daily.
Mobile Care Advantage
Compression only works if it's applied correctly — every time
A bandage that's too loose won't help; one that's too tight can cause harm. Many patients with venous ulcers also have mobility limitations or transportation challenges that make weekly clinic visits difficult. Bringing care home ensures bandages are applied properly, replaced on schedule, and adjusted as the leg changes.
"Once a venous ulcer heals, compression doesn't stop — patients typically need ongoing maintenance to prevent recurrence."
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