Biomedicine

Abstract

Introduction and Aim: To determine the effectiveness of Ultrasound therapy (UST) versus Low-level laser
therapy (LLLT) for a diabetic foot ulcer. To determine the size of the wound with acetate tracing after the
application of Ultrasound therapy. To determine the size of the wound with acetate tracing after the application
of Low-level laser therapy. To determine the quality of life of patients with diabetes with ADFU after the
application of Ultrasound therapy and low-level laser therapy.
Materials and Methods: 40subjects with diabetic foot ulcers based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria
were assessed these include subjects above the age of 35, ulcer without infections, ulcers grade 2 based
on Waggner grading. They are divided into two groups by Odd and Even method. Group A content of 20
participants, received ultrasound therapy for 4weeks, 6days/week and group B content of 20 participants,
received low-level laser therapy for 4weeks, 6days/week. Outcome measures were taken at the baseline and
after 4weeks of the treatment protocol.
Results: This research work states that group B which received LLLT (40.65 SD 13.5) showed significant
improvement in wound contraction in comparison with the group-A which received UST (44.15 SD 14.5).
Hence from the above results, it was proved that LLLT is a more significant and effective method for diabetic
wound healing
Conclusion: From the result, it has been concluded that LLLT is more effective than UST in decreasing the
healing time and improving the quality of life.