A member asked:

I currently have a leg ulcer but i need a hip replacement surgery. i cant walk without a walker. first it started with venous stasis eczema then an ulcer formed. how can i fix this so i can get my surgery.

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ulcer treatment soon: Go to a wound clinic for leg ulcer. If you are over weight start working on reducing. Ketogenic diet & some form of exercise.

Answered 6/17/2018

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Leg ulcer.: The first step would be to find the cause of the ulcer. It would be due to many factors such as diabetes, venous insufficiency. arterial insufficiency or pressure. See a vascular surgeon for a full evaluation so that a diagnosis could be made and a treatment plan instituted. The ulcer should be treated before the hip surgery.

Answered 10/13/2018

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wound care: Ultimately seeing a wound care specialist can help. There have been some tremendous advancements in the field of wound care that have led to high healing rates.

Answered 10/15/2018

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