High-Frequency Generator in Wound Healing of Marjolin's Ulcer After Carcinoma Resection.

ABSTRACT: Marjolin's ulcers (MU) are skin malignancies that form over burn injuries. These very aggressive ulcers can result in functional and wound healing impairment, and require a well thought out treatment plan. Physiotherapy offers resources to help promote recovery of these patients, as described in this case report, in which the patient with a history of burn in the lower limbs evolved to malignancy 32 years later. This patient underwent tumor resection of the left foot, with recurrence and lymphadenectomy. Physical therapy included the application of high-frequency generator (HFG) for wound healing and exercises for functional recovery. The treatment lasted for many months and resulted in the improvement of the surgical wound areas, pain, swelling, sensitivity, strength muscle, and ga

SUBMITTER: Tacani PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5946735 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature