Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound on Venous and Arterial Ulcers: A Focused Review

CONCLUSIONS: Diagnostic ultrasound is used to assess venous and arterial disease and guide appropriate treatment for ulcers. Therapeutic low-frequency ultrasound is used to debride the wound bed, as an adjunctive topical wound treatment with standard of care, and to guide the application of other advanced therapies to chronic wounds. Better trial designs and consistent data are needed to support the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy on venous and arterial ulcers.
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: research