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https://doi.org/10.4081/vl.2025.13671

Compression therapy: revolutionizing venous ulcer care with precision and innovation

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Received: 27 January 2025
Accepted: 5 March 2025
Published: 13 March 2025
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Compression therapy, venous leg ulcers, patient adherence, personalized care, chronic venous disease

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Roberto Tedeschi
roberto.tedeschi2@unibo.it
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9037-4767
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy.

Compression therapy is a cornerstone in the management of Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU), promoting healing, reducing edema, and preventing recurrences. Despite its proven efficacy, patient adherence remains a critical challenge due to discomfort and application complexity. Recent innovations, including custom-fit compression garments and smart devices, are improving both clinical outcomes and patient compliance. This editorial explores the current evidence supporting compression therapy, the barriers to its effective use, and the future potential of personalized care through advanced technologies. Compression therapy remains a cost-effective and essential treatment for chronic venous disease.

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Compression therapy: revolutionizing venous ulcer care with precision and innovation. (2025). Veins and Lymphatics, 14. https://doi.org/10.4081/vl.2025.13671
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