Venous conditions such as varicose veins, venous insufficiency, blood clots, and venous ulcers can cause leg pain, swelling, skin changes, and non-healing wounds. At Orbis Vascular, we focus on accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments to improve circulation, relieve symptoms, and protect long-term leg health.
Varicose veins occur when the valves inside the leg veins become weak or damaged. Instead of flowing smoothly back toward the heart, blood pools in the veins, causing them to stretch, bulge, and become visible under the skin.
While varicose veins are often seen as a cosmetic concern, they can also be a sign of underlying venous insufficiency. Without treatment, symptoms may worsen and increase the risk of skin discoloration, inflammation, and venous ulcers.
Depending on severity, treatment may include compression stockings, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures such as endovenous laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, or sclerotherapy to close diseased veins and reroute blood flow to healthier ones.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the valves in the leg veins do not close properly. This allows blood to flow backward and pool in the lower legs, increasing pressure in the veins and surrounding tissues.
If left untreated, CVI can lead to painful, non-healing venous ulcers and recurrent skin infections. Early treatment reduces symptoms and protects the skin and soft tissues.
Treatment may include compression therapy, elevation, weight management, and targeted vein procedures to close or remove diseased veins, improve blood return to the heart, and reduce long-term complications.
Venous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms inside a vein, partially or completely blocking blood flow. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) most commonly affects the deep veins of the legs and requires urgent attention.
If a part of the clot breaks loose, it can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be life-threatening. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent serious complications.
Management may include blood thinners (anticoagulants), compression therapy, and in selected cases, minimally invasive clot-removal or catheter-directed thrombolysis to restore blood flow and reduce long-term damage to the veins.
Venous ulcers are open sores that usually occur around the ankles or lower legs. They develop when long-standing venous insufficiency and high pressure in the veins damage the skin and underlying tissue, making it difficult for wounds to heal.
Venous ulcers can persist for months or years without proper treatment and significantly affect quality of life. They increase the risk of infection, hospitalization, and scarring.
Treatment typically combines wound care, compression therapy, and venous procedures to correct the underlying circulation problem. Improving venous flow is essential to allow ulcers to close and to prevent new wounds from forming.
If you have leg swelling, visible veins, or non-healing sores, a venous evaluation at Orbis Vascular can help identify the cause and guide effective treatment.