CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Positioning - calf ulcer http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:19:34 +0000 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:16:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=918 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Positioning - calf ulcer : Our user asked: &#034;Hello -...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=918&PID=1212&title=positioning-calf-ulcer#1212 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 918
Posted: Nov 13 2011 at 10:16pm

Our user asked: "Hello - my father (age 75) recently had a bypass operation on his right leg due to poor venous circulation. We are told that the operation was a success; however, because he waited so long to get treatment, he now has a 4.5" stage III ulcer on the back of his calf. He is being seen in a wound clinic and they tell us he is healing. He is not diabetic, thank goodness. My question - his lower leg still swells at times - we know he needs to elevate his leg but we are having a hard time figuring out how to do this because nothing can touch the back of his calf. Can you recommend positioning equipment for this situation? Many thanks!"
 
Ask a PT Response: "I would probably utilize a half or full roll where the back of the knee is supported and have the heels supported by a few pillows to allow for the legs to be elevated without contact of the calf. Here is a link to what I mean as far as rollers:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=Foam%20Roller&adid=22222222220018250931&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=8001204734&wl4="
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