Combined use of modulated ultrasound and electric current stimulation for diabetic foot ulcers: a case series.
J Wound Care
; 26(11): 632-640, 2017 11 02.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant challenge in wound care practice. Our aim was to evaluate the combined use of of two therapies, ultrasound and electrostimulation, in the treatment of DFUs.METHOD:
This study employed a prospective, non-comparative, case series design, undertaken in a podiatry-led diabetic foot clinic, in an acute hospital setting, in an urban location in Ireland. We recruited patinets with hard-to-heal DFUs who were treated twice a week with combined modulated ultrasound and electric current stimulation.RESULTS:
We recruited seven patients with eight chronic DFUs. A mean wound size reduction of 71% was achieved and there were no adverse reactions to the therapy.CONCLUSION:
The results of this small case series indicate that combined modulated ultrasound and electric current stimulation offers promise as an adjunct therapy for DFUs. Further large scale trials are now warranted.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Terapia por Ultrassom
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Úlcera Varicosa
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Terapia por Estimulação Elétrica
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Pé Diabético
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Úlcera por Pressão
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article