Abstract
Chronic non-healing trophic ulcers of the lower extremities remain a pressing issue in modern medicine. According to epidemiological studies, 1–2% of the adult population in developed countries suffers from chronic leg ulcers, with prevalence increasing to 4–5% among individuals over 65 years old. Current treatment protocols often focus on isolated aspects of the pathological process, neglecting the necessity of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach. The management of such patients requires the implementation of a three-stage rehabilitation system ensuring continuity between inpatient and outpatient care.Systematization of modern rehabilitation approaches enables the recommendation of individualized rehabilitation programs that consider both medical and psychosocial aspects of the disease. Such an approach enhances treatment effectiveness and improves patients’ quality of life. The development of an effective social support system that ensures access to necessary resources and services is a crucial task in organizing care for this patient population.Keywords:foot ulcer, rehabilitation, peripheral artery disease, quality of life, interdisciplinary communication, patient care planning, disease management.