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AN OVERVIEW ON THE ROLE OF CONTINUOUS ULTRASOUND THERAPY IN IMPROVING BLOOD FLOW IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT

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Alkhathami Abdulrahman M, Jamal Ahmed Ali H, Khulod Abdullah Alharthi, Alqarni Amal Mohammed
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.12.310

Abstract

Diabetic patients frequently require hospital admission due to foot issues, which also frequently result in amputations. Approximately 6% of diabetics have foot disease, which can involve ulceration, infection, or degeneration of the foot's tissues. It may have an adverse effect on a patient's livelihood, social engagement, and quality of life. Amputations are necessary for 0.03% to 1.5% of diabetic foot patients. The majority of amputations begin with ulcers, which can be avoided with proper foot hygiene and screening to determine the likelihood of foot problems. Ultrasound (US) is a noninvasive, multifunctional tool that has gained popularity in almost all medical fields recently. It may be used for both diagnostic and interventional purposes. US can identify specific indications related to diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) by being used in screening, and follow-up of the blood vessels affection which represent an important part of the pathogenesis. Regarding ultrasound use in the treatment process, high-frequency sound waves are employed for both heating and mechanically vibrating the tissues. Numerous therapeutic objectives, including tissue repair, pain management, and wound healing, have been achieved by its use. It's crucial to maintain enough blood flow to the affected areas when diabetes patients have foot issues like diabetic foot ulcers or peripheral vascular disease in order to support tissue viability and wound healing. Perhaps improving blood flow and promoting healing is the aim of this continuous ultrasonography therapy.

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