Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Full Length Research Article
Comparative Effectiveness Of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy And Topical Insulin Therapy
Author(s): Sally A EL-Leithy*
Aim: to compare the effectiveness of shock wave therapy, platelet rich plasma injection (PRP) and topical insulin
therapy on healing of diabetic foot ulcer.
Methods: Sixty type II diabetic nonsmoker male patients with diabetic foot ulcer were recruited. The patients
were randomly divided into four groups. All groups received standard care treatment. Fifteen patients received
shockwave therapy (Group1). Fifteen patients received PRP therapy (Group 2). Fifteen patients received topical
insulin therapy (Group 3). Fifteen patients received standard care treatment only (Group 4). All patients were
subjected to full history, general and local examination, also BMI, HbA1c were measured. PUSH score was
assessed in all groups at zero, fourth and twelfth weeks.
Results: The four groups were matched as regards t.. Read More»
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