Fig. 3

a A plain X-ray film of a patient with a long-standing venous leg ulcer (VLU). Notice the extensive loss of bone due to infection (osteomyelitis). On account of recurrent episodes of sepsis, the patient received a leg amputation. b A long-standing VLU almost across the lower calf region. Notice the raised edges of the ulcer: a biopsy to exclude cancer proved to be a squamous cell carcinoma