
pmid: 26079500
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the most common foot disorders with ulceration, infection, and gangrene that may ultimately lead to lower extremity amputation. The goals of treatment include the control of diabetes and proper shoe wear. An effective therapy and appropriate foot care are important in wound healing in DFUs. Recently, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) was reported to significantly promote and accelerate the healing of complex soft tissue wounds as compared to the standard methods of treatment in DFUs. ESWT showed positive results in short-term and long-term outcomes in diabetic patients suffering from foot ulcers. In this article, we review the clinical results of ESWT in DFUs.
Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Wound Healing, Humans, Diabetic Foot, High-Energy Shock Waves
Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Wound Healing, Humans, Diabetic Foot, High-Energy Shock Waves
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