Using cycloidal vibration to heal venous leg ulcers: a cost-analysis based on retrospective data.
Using cycloidal vibration to stimulate the circulation to enhance healing can significantly reduce treatment costs. For the patient, the benefits include faster healing times, a better quality of life and a marked reduction in pain.
Cherry
G W
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Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. oxfordwound@aol.com
Ryan
T J
TJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D014732:Vibration / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing