The Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pressure Ulcer.
- Author:
Kweon Young KIM
1
;
Jung Hun KANG
;
Jeong Yeop NA
;
Dae Kweon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chosun University College of Medicine, Korea. rkdeornjs@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy;
Pressure ulcer;
Wound healing
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Capillaries;
Granulation Tissue;
Humans;
Pressure Ulcer;
Quality of Life;
Shock;
Wound Healing
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2010;34(2):227-232
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on pressure ulcers which is a major, functionally-limiting medical problem impairing quality of life for many people each year. METHOD: Seven patients who had stage 3 pressure ulcers were enrolled for the study. Each patient was treated with 6 sessions of low-energy (0.10~0.15 mJ/mm2, 1,000 impulses) ESWT. The length, width, depth and soft tissue biopsy of pressure ulcers were evaluated every 2 weeks for 6 weeks. RESULTS: The length, width and depth decreased significantly after 2 weeks of ESWT application. Healthy granulation tissue was formed. Soft tissue biopsy revealed increased the number and size of capillaries and decreased inflammatory cells in treated case. CONCLUSION: ESWT promoted wound healing and revealed favorable histological changes in pressure ulcers. We suggest that ESWT can be used for the safety and effective management of pressure ulcer.
