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Anodyne Therapy for Recalcitrant Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Report of Four Cases

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Four patients with diabetic foot ulcers that failed to heal after one month of treatment underwent anodyne therapy. Each therapy session lasted half an hour and was conducted 3 times a week for patients at home or daily for patients in hospital, for one to 2 months. The wound sizes and depths were graded according to the Wagner classification. Pictures were taken to evaluate the effects of anodyne therapy. All 4 patients had good healing of their foot ulcers. Anodyne therapy augments the effects of conservative treatment. Proper wound care and appropriate antibiotic coverage remain the basis of treatment.

Source: Journal of orthopaedic surgery

DOI: 10.1177/230949900701500324

Authors: A Nather, YE Sim, LLJ Chew, SH Neo

Institution: National University of Singapore

Language: English

Topic: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,600