Leg Ulcer Treatment in Hyderabad
Non-healing leg ulcers are almost always a sign of underlying vascular disease — venous, arterial or both. Dr. Pritee Sharma offers a complete leg-ulcer programme combining accurate vascular diagnosis, ulcer-bed correction and modern wound care at Renova Century Hospital, Hyderabad.
A 'leg ulcer' is any wound on the lower leg or foot that fails to heal within 4–6 weeks. The most common cause is chronic venous insufficiency (venous ulcer near the inner ankle). Other causes include peripheral artery disease (arterial ulcer), diabetes (neuropathic ulcer) and mixed disease.
Without correcting the underlying circulation problem, ulcers recur no matter how good the dressings. A vascular surgeon identifies the cause with duplex ultrasound and ABI, then treats the root issue — EVLA for venous reflux, angioplasty for arterial disease, or revascularisation for diabetic foot.
With this combined approach, even ulcers present for months or years can be healed permanently.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
Symptoms to watch for
- An open wound on the lower leg or foot that fails to heal in 4–6 weeks
- Shallow, weeping ulcer near the inner ankle (venous)
- Painful, punched-out ulcer on the toes or outer ankle (arterial)
- Painless ulcer under a pressure area in a diabetic foot
- Surrounding skin pigmentation, eczema or hardness
- Foul-smelling discharge or surrounding redness (infection)
- Recurrent ulceration at the same site
Common causes & risk factors
- Chronic venous insufficiency — most common cause in adults
- Peripheral artery disease
- Diabetes with neuropathy and small-vessel disease
- Previous deep vein thrombosis (post-thrombotic syndrome)
- Lymphedema
- Rare causes — vasculitis, sickle cell disease, pyoderma gangrenosum
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Duplex ultrasound + ABI
Identifies whether the ulcer is venous, arterial, mixed or diabetic — essential before any treatment.
EVLA / RFA for venous ulcers
Closing the faulty saphenous vein dramatically accelerates ulcer healing and reduces recurrence.
Angioplasty / stenting for arterial ulcers
Restores blood flow below the knee, often the only way to heal a critically ischemic limb.
Multilayer compression bandaging
Gold-standard for venous ulcers — once arterial disease has been excluded.
Wound debridement & advanced dressings
Sharp debridement, hydrocolloids, foams and negative-pressure wound therapy as needed.
Diabetic foot reconstruction
Offloading, infection control, revascularisation and minor toe procedures to preserve the foot.
Skin grafting
For large clean ulcers once vascular and infection control are achieved.
Why early care matters
- Faster, permanent healing — not just temporary dressing relief
- Prevents progression to limb-threatening infection
- Avoids unnecessary amputation
- Drastically reduces recurrence
- Restores quality of life and mobility
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- Integrated vascular + wound-care programme under one team
- In-house duplex and ABI — no external referrals
- Cashless insurance support for prolonged treatment
- 21+ years of experience in complex limb salvage
Frequently asked questions
Most non-healing ulcers have an underlying circulation problem. Until that is corrected, dressings alone will not heal the wound permanently.
By closing the faulty vein (usually with EVLA) and applying multilayer compression bandaging while the ulcer heals.
Yes. Even ulcers present for years often heal once the underlying vascular cause is corrected. Many of Dr. Sharma's patients have healed after years of failed conventional dressings.
Yes — most Indian health insurance plans cover venous and arterial procedures when the underlying disease is documented.
What to expect during recovery
- Most procedures are walk-in / walk-out day-care — no inpatient stay required
- Return to desk work in 24–48 hours; driving in 2–3 days
- Mild bruising or soreness for 3–5 days, controlled with simple painkillers
- Class-II compression stockings for 2 weeks after vein procedures
- Resume gym and long-distance travel in 7–10 days
- First review at 1 week, duplex scan at 4–6 weeks, then yearly follow-up
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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