September 23, 2020 Early treatment for leg ulcers leads to better outcomes for patients Early surgical treatment of leg ulcers caused by varicose veins improves healing and reduces the risk of the condition coming back,. Venous leg ulcers are common and distressing, affecting around 1 in 300 adults in the UK. They are open, often painful, sores on the leg that take months to heal and can develop after a […]