title: The Use of Ozone in High Frequency Device to Treat Hand Ulcers in Leprosy: a Case Study.
abstract: Leprosy leads to chronic granulomatous inflammation in skin and peripheral nerves that can lead to sensory, motor and autonomic impairments. Autonomic dysfunctions may result in dryness and cracking of the skin. In this study, we present the use of ozone provided by a high-frequency device to treat hand ulcers (wounds) in an 80-year-old man who was diagnosed as multibacillary in 2007. In the first visit, the patient was evaluated and received verbal and written instructions about self-care. Treatment consisted of five sessions, once per week. The ozone provided by a high-frequency device seemed to be useful in the treatment of ulcers, thus, contributing to the healing process. Research that investigates the use of high frequencies in the treatment of ulcers associated or not with other interventions (self-care strategies, protective clothing, adapted tools and footwear adaptation) is strongly recommended.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Campus Realengo) - Curso de Fisioterapia, IFRJ , Brasil ; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Clínica Médica UFRJ , Brasil.
authors.forename: Felipe J J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Reis
authors.affiliation: Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Campus Realengo) - Curso de Fisioterapia, IFRJ , Brasil.
authors.forename: Helia
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Correia
authors.affiliation: Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Campus Realengo) - Curso de Fisioterapia, IFRJ , Brasil.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nagen
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Clínica Médica UFRJ , Brasil.
authors.forename: Maria Kátia
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Gomes
keywords: leprosy; ozone; ulcer