Podcast Episode 18: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives.

Individuals living with problems of the venous and lymphatic system, such as oedema, heavily exuding wounds, chronic pain and the associated issues of poor quality of life and social isolation, may find they are not best served in a purely clinical environment. This video gives a brief overview of the Leg Club model for lower limb care from a social prescribing perspective kindly provided by Dr Rachel Stow, Lead GP at Wyke Regis Medical Practice.

Delivery of specialised lower limb care is a distinctive function of the professional phlebologist and vascular team which requires a high standard of professional communication to those seeking their advice and expertise, a necessary and important component of effective care delivery. Mr Lukla Biasi, PhD, Consultant Vascular Surgeon will be describing the complexity of mixed aetiology ulcers (arterial + venous) using innovative endovascular technology to treat arterial disease.

A behind the scenes look at a typical leg Club conference, one of the most prestigious Wound Care related events in the UK. Wide ranging topics are covered by renowned speakers from the UK and also international.

Coronavirus has had a huge impact on some Leg Club venues and continues to do so. Our priority is helping and supporting our volunteers and members (patients) both during and after the c

Alan Elstone discusses his methods for diagnosing leg ulcers.

In our eleventh episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/... for more information. In this episode, Mark expands on treatments that may help or hinder two key concerns when treating varicose veins, specifically Leg Wounds, and Leg Swelling. In both cases, Mark explains the importance of treating the underlying cause of leg wounds and/or leg swelling first to rule out more complex venous disease, lymphedema or arterial issues. This helps ensure more complete, high quality and sustainable results are possible. This concludes the third and final part of Mark's podcasts which have explored themes relating to "Venous Disease". We recommend you follow Prof. Mark Whiteley's work (see previous link) to keep up-to-date with continuing advances, new techniques as well as his ongoing research.