[How can leg ulcer pain be reduced?]

Abstract

Chronic vascular wounds are often painful. Pain can develop whatever the cause of the ulceration. It is well known during wound care but can occur at any time. The pain is often a complex phenomenon involving nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, anxiety and emotional suffering, all directly related to the chronic disease. Care for the patient suffering from pain must take into consideration all of these aspects of the disease. The therapeutic strategy should rely on the use of different pharmacological agents, well-adapted local care using the different available analgesic tools and include psycho-affective care.

Keywords: Analgesics; Antalgiques; Douleur; Greffe cutanée en pastilles; Leg ulcers; Pain; Skin graft patch; Soins infirmiers; Ulcères de jambe; Wound care.