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Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Stasis dermatitis (also called venous stasis dermatitis) is an inflammatory reaction of the skin of the lower leg caused by static (slow or delayed) venous flow of the leg. Stasis dermatitis is common in patients...

Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Varicose veins are very common, with estimates ranging as high as 15 to 20% of the general population. Varicose veins are more common in women. In patients over the age of 50 years, varicose veins...

Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Raynaud's phenomenon is a vasospastic disorder of the small peripheral arteries called arterioles. This condition usually affects the fingers and toes but occasionally may affect other acral body parts such as the tongue, ear lobes,...

Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) refers to limited arterial blood flow to the feet or hands. Peripheral arterial disease affects over 8 million Americans. The prevalence of PAD is known to increase with age and affects...

Summary Symptoms Read More Summary Freiberg's infraction is an ischemic condition specific to the lesser metatarsal heads, most commonly the second metatarsal. Also known as avascular necrosis or AVN, Freiberg's infraction results in a focal loss of blood supply to...