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  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Medicine

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  • Lower-limb ulcers are infrequently documented in systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • Understanding their causes and outcomes is crucial for patient management.
  • Ischaemic causes, including arterial disease and microvascular impairment, require specific attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the primary causes and clinical outcomes of lower-limb ulcers in SSc patients.
  • To identify factors associated with ischaemic etiologies of these ulcers.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, multicentre, case-control study was performed.
  • Data from 45 SSc patients with lower-limb ulcers (2008-2013) were analyzed.
  • Logistic regression identified risk factors for ischaemic ulcers.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of lower-limb ulcers in SSc patients was estimated at 12.8%.
  • Common causes included venous insufficiency (49%) and ischaemic factors (47%).
  • Ischaemic ulcers had poor outcomes, with a 28.6% amputation rate. Past digital ulcers and foot cutaneous sclerosis were significant risk factors for ischaemic ulcers.

Conclusions:

  • Lower-limb ulcers in SSc patients are a significant clinical issue, frequently linked to ischaemia.
  • Early identification of risk factors like digital ulcers and foot sclerosis may aid in preventing severe ischaemic complications.
  • Improved management strategies are needed for SSc-related lower-limb ulcers, particularly those of ischaemic origin.