Female, 80 years old. Two months ago a painful ulcer appeare | Figure 1

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Female, 80 years old. Two months ago a painful ulcer appeared on the back of the left foot. She said the wound burns. The pain worsens in orthostasis and improves decubitus. Presence of bilateral edema ++ / 4+. She was using Collagenase and Dersane Oil. What do you suggest?

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