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Utilizing low frequency non-contact ultrasound* in the management of chronic wounds First Author: Marcy A. Turkos Authors: Marcy A. Turkos DPT, CWS Karalyn Stoner DPT Jennifer A. Gardner DPT, CWS Utilizing low frequency non-contact ultrasound* in the management of chronic wounds Debriding nonviable tissue from the wound bed is essential to improve healing time in chronic wounds. In some patients with complicated wounds, aggressive debridement may not be tolerated; hence, alternative methods of debridement must be considered. This multi-patient case study represents three necrotic wounds of different etiologies that were unable to undergo sharp or surgical debridement due to medical complications. Low frequency non-contact ultrasound was initiated on all three wounds ranging in size from 16 sq cm to 50 sq cm. After completion of five to seven ultrasound sessions, in coordination with conservative debridement methods, these wounds were free of necrotic tissue and were shown to have a significant improvement in overall wound dimensions. This multi-patient case study suggests that the use of low frequency non-contact ultrasound may be a strong adjunctive therapy to assist with debridement and healing of necrotic wounds unable to withstand aggressive sharp or surgical debridement. * MISTtm Therapy, Celleration, Eden Prairie, MN |
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