TY - JOUR T1 - Theory and Practice of Compression Therapy for Treating and Preventing Venous Ulcers JO - Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas T2 - AU - Conde Montero,E. AU - Serra Perrucho,N. AU - de la Cueva Dobao,P. SN - 15782190 M3 - 10.1016/j.adengl.2020.10.022 DO - 10.1016/j.adengl.2020.10.022 UR - https://actasdermo.org/en-theory-practice-compression-therapy-for-articulo-S1578219020303176 AB - Compression therapy is the basis for treating the cause of venous ulcers and preventing recurrence. Various systems are currently available for applying compression, and adapting them to patients’ needs can improve adherence to treatment. Understanding the principles that underlie compression therapy is essential for success. Although this paper focuses mainly on venous ulcers, compression has also proven beneficial for other conditions, such as lymphedema and wounds resulting from injury or inflammation. ER -