Anodyne therapy for recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers: a report of four cases

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2007 Dec;15(3):361-4. doi: 10.1177/230949900701500324.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diabetic Foot / therapy*
  • Female
  • Foot Ulcer / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phototherapy / methods*
  • Wound Healing