This book focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of ulcers of the lower limbs. There are numerous causes for ulceration in the lower limbs and each variety requires careful clinical evaluation and management approach.
In 29 chapters, written by highly experienced surgeons, the book covers prevalence, types, healing mechanisms, clinical evaluation and microbiology of the ulcers, followed by detailed review of each ulcer variety. Chapters on pyoderma gangrenosum, diabetic foot, grafts and flaps, amputation, pain control strategy and documentation of these cases provide a complete coverage from management stand-point.
The book is essential reading not only for general surgeons and vascular surgeons, but also has relevance for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, dermatologists and oncologists who manage such cases. Also serves as reference guide for post-graduate examination.

Table of contents (29 chapters)
Epidemiology of Leg Ulcer
Khanna, Divya (et al.)
Impact of Ulceration
Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
Pages 9-14
Types of Ulcers of Lower Extremity
Harnarayan, Patrick (et al.)
Pages 15-38
Healing of Leg Ulcers
Vashist, M. G.
Pages 39-50
Clinical Anatomy of Lower Extremity
Khanna, Soumya (et al.)
Pages 51-77
Approach to a Case of Ulcer of Lower Extremity
Khanna, Ajay Kumar
Pages 79-91
Investigations for Ulcer of the Lower Extremity
Tiwary, Satyendra K.
Pages 93-106
Microbiology of Ulcer
Nath, Gopal (et al.)
Pages 107-123
Role of Bacteria in Pathogenesis of Lower Leg Ulcers
Olszewski, Waldemar L.
Pages 125-140
Venous Ulcer
Verma, Himanshu (et al.)
Pages 141-162
Arterial Ulcer
Meda, Narendra (et al.)
Pages 163-179
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Clerici, Giacomo (et al.)
Pages 181-235
Neuropathic Ulcers
Ndip, Agbor (et al.)
Pages 237-248
Vasculitis and Ulceration
Ramakrishna, Pinjala
Pages 249-258
Lymphatic Ulcer of Lower Limb
Olszewski, Waldemar L.
Pages 259-265
Infective Leg Ulcers
Khanna, Rahul (et al.)
Pages 267-274
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
Khanna, Ajay Kumar (et al.)
Pages 275-288
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Yadav, Jyoti (et al.)
Pages 289-301
Self-Inflicted Ulceration
Khanna, Ajay Kumar (et al.)
Pages 303-308
Pressure Ulcers of the Lower Limb
Mishra, Raj Kumar (et al.)
Pages 309-340
Atypical Leg Ulceration
Khanna, Ajay K. (et al.)
Pages 341-355
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Sham, Jonathan G. (et al.)
Pages 357-381
Melanoma of the Extremity
Ganguly, Suvro (et al.)
Pages 383-392
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Chintamani (et al.)
Pages 393-407
Sarcoma of Extremities Presenting as Ulceration
Perisano, Carlo (et al.)
Pages 409-422
Grafts and Flaps for the Lower Limb
Bhattacharya, V. (et al.)
Pages 423-444
Amputation of the Lower Extremity
Saraf, Shyam Kumar
Pages 445-454
Pain Management
Rastogi, V. (et al.)
Pages 455-467
Documentation of Ulcer
Khanna, Seema
Pages 469-479