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A Comprehensive Approach to Venous Leg Ulcers
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The most common causes of lower extremity wounds are venous and arterial insufficiency, both leading to vascular ulcers that are difficult to manage. In this session, we will review the etiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation of both arterial and venous ulcers. A deep dive into diagnostic tests and measures, as well as interventions and treatment options, will be included. You will walk away with the latest advancements and evidence-based treatments to provide the best possible care to your patients.
Nilma Z. Elias Santiago, PT, DPT, WCC, CWCP, CLT, OMS, Integumentary Physiotherapy Clinic
Nilma Z. Elias Santiago, PT, DPT, WCC, CWCP, CLT, OMS, is a licensed physical therapist, a board-certified wound care specialist, a certified lymphedema therapist, and a certified ostomy management specialist. With over ten years of experience in wound care, she opened a private wound care practice in Florida that offers lymphedema, ostomy, and wound care services. Dr. Santiago is also an adjunct faculty of AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona, teaching physical therapists that are completing their post-professional doctorate in physical therapy. She has written articles published in healthcare magazines and presented a poster at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy in 2007, and in the 2018 Summit of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Nilma Z. Elias-Santiago maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Nilma Z. Elias-Santiago is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
