LEG ULCERTREATMENT (FREE)

Life changing care for sickle cell leg ulcers through timely treatment and your generous support.

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Leg ulcer treatment care session
Patient receiving leg ulcer treatment

What Leg Ulcers are?

Leg ulcers are painful, open sores that typically develop on the lower legs as a result of poor circulation, prolonged pressure, or delayed wound healing. For individuals living with sickle cell disorder (SCD), the risk is significantly higher. Sickled red blood cells can block small blood vessels, impairing blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. Over time, this reduced circulation can lead to chronic, slow-healing wounds that cause severe pain, infection, social isolation, and reduced quality of life.

Over Three Decades of Dedicated Leg Ulcer Care

For more than 31 years, the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) has remained at the forefront of addressing this complication through its dedicated Leg Ulcer Unit. As part of our commitment to holistic sickle cell care, the unit has provided free leg ulcer treatment to thousands of patients, conducting over 71,808 wound dressing sessions to date. This long-standing service reflects both our expertise and our unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Long-term leg ulcer care and treatment session
Leg ulcer wound treatment close-up

What we do about it?

We provide a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying causes, including anemia, infection risk, and pain crises. We provide individualized;

  • Wound assessment
  • Regular dressing changes
  • Advanced wound care therapies
  • Infection prevention strategies and
  • Pain control interventions.

Each patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to accelerate healing, prevent recurrence, and restore overall wellbeing.