Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) – painful, chronic wounds
70% of lower extremity ulcers are caused by chronic venous insufficiency (a breakdown of veins in the leg).
VLUs are painful, chronic wounds on the lower leg affecting 11.5 million people globally each year.
- Exudation-related issues (leakage, malodour)
- Sleep disturbances
- Soiled clothing and linens
- Social isolation and depression
- Necessary and painful
- Can cause stress and anxiety
- Can require patients to travel to healthcare centres
- Labour-intensive burden for healthcare professionals
VLUs annually
USA
1M
EUROPE
2.9M
Poorly managed VLUs have profound negative impacts on healthcare budgets and patients’ quality of life
Germany
United Kingdom
USA
We have pioneered an innovative system that monitors sub-bandage pressure during compression therapy, both at the point-of-care and remotely.
A connected-health solution
Tight Alright’s unique point-of-care solution includes a wearable pressure sensing device and mobile app.
Tight Alright is supported by a pioneering digital platform, including a secure cloud database and remote dashboard.
Predicted clinical and economic benefits of using Tight Alright
self-management
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