Siham M Fahmy
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Egyptian Chinese University and Military Medical Academy, Consultant Acupuncturist at Military Hospitals, Egypt
Publications
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Research Article
COMBINED LOW-INTENSITY LASER THERAPY AND HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY ON HEALING OF CHRONIC DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS: A CONTROLLED RANDOMIZED TRIAL
Author(s): Heba A. Bahey El-Deen, Amir N Wadee, Zeezy S. Eraky*, Haitham M. Elmasry, Mohamed Salah El- Sayed and Siham M Fahmy
Purpose: This investigation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) photobio modulation (PBM) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on healing of prolonged diabetic foot ulcers. Patients and Methods: One hundred patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFU); their ages ranged from 40-65 years. The patients were assigned randomly into four groups. Control group received conventional wound care only, LLLT group received GaAlAs diode laser, its power output was1440 mW with following wave lengths: 5 x 850 nm 200 mW, 12 x 670 nm 10mW, 8 x 880 nm 25 mW, 8 x 950nm 15mW and energy density (flounce) was adjusted for 4 J/cm2 with pulse frequency of 10 KHZ, each session lasted 8 minutes for 3 times per week day after day. HBOT group received 100%pure oxygen under 2.5 ATA delivered for 60 minutes per session for 3.. Read More»