I am going to explain why varicose veins and spider veins around the ankles are so significant and important and what you should do about it. I am going to cover the main cause, how they can be treated and what you should tell your patients.
Time Stamps:
00:00 What Causes Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Around The Ankles? | Guide for Healthcare Professionals
01:07 Idiopathic Leg Spider Veins
01:40 Superficial Venous Reflux is the main cause of enlarged ankle veins and ankle spider veins
02:39 The skin of the ankle is vulnerable to superficial venous reflux
03:10 What is the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins around the ankle?
03: 50 Results of treatment with photographs
05:20 Risk of injecting ankle veins
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