Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Chronic leg ulcers are the ulcers over the lower leg of more than 6 weeks duration. It represents a significant public health problem for both the patient and the health service provider. The present study was conducted to assess cases of chronic leg ulcers in adult population. Materials & Methods: 90 patients diagnosed with chronic leg ulcer of both genders were included. Etiology and clinical features in patients was recorded. Results: Age group 20-40 years had 15, 40-60 years had 30 and >60 years had 45 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Etiology of CLU was arterial in 20%, venous in 40%, mixed arterial & venous in 18%, due to leprosy in 12% and diabetic ulcer was 10%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Clinical findings was pigmentation in 35%, varicosity in 40%, oedema in 20%, muscle wasting in 65% and trophic change in12%. Conclusion: Most common reason of chronic leg ulcer was arterial followed by venous and mixed. Common clinical finding was pigmentation and varicosity.