Effect of low-intensity direct current on the healing of chronic wounds: a literature review.
Few studies have assessed the effectiveness of electrical stimulation on chronic wounds. Nevertheless, the evidence suggests it is a potentially useful, accessible and cheap therapy, which might play a valuable role in everyday practice.
Ramadan
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Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Centre, NewYork, USA. aramadan@regalheightsrehab.com
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Zyada
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003646:Debridement; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012107:Research Design; D017592:Skin Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*