Skin ulcer treatment

Abstract

A system and method for facilitating the healing of a skin ulcer, such as a diabetic ulcer, on a treatment region of a body. Ultrasound waves are transmitted to the treatment region. Interferential electrical stimulation is applied to the treatment region, simultaneously with the ultrasound transmission. The treatment region may be massaged with a massaging device during the treatment session. A gel may be applied onto the treatment region to facilitate the ultrasound transmission and electrical stimulation. A measurement system may be used to obtain accurate measurements of the skin ulcer, to provide a quantitative determination of the healing progression.

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technical field [0001] The disclosed technology relates to systems and methods for treating skin ulcers, particularly severe diabetic ulcers. Background technique [0002] Diabetes mellitus, typically referred to simply as "diabetes", is a common disease that afflicts many people in the world. One complication associated with diabetes is the development of skin ulcers or sores, typically in the feet or legs. Diabetic ulcers often begin as blisters or lesions that develop into inflammation, discoloration, and tearing of the outer skin tissue. Diabetic ulcers may develop into necrosis of deeper skin layers and, in severe cases, muscle and even bone loss and may eventually necessitate amputation. Diabetic ulcers usually occur due to blocked arteries and peripheral nerve damage (neuropathy). Another type of skin ulcer is a "decubitus ulcer," also known as a "decubitus" or "pressure sore," which develops as a result of prolonged pressure being applied to an area of ​​the body ...

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Problems solved by technology

While various treatments are known in the art, these treatments are often difficult, time consuming, expensive and not always effective

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