Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery

Purpose: to evaluate the theraputic efficacy of combined approches of ultrasound and microcurrent in accelerating pressure ulcers healing. Methods of evaluation (wound surface area and wound volume). Methods:- Forty-five (28 males and 17 females) with complete or incomplete spinal cord injury patients with pressure ulcers were randomly divided into three groups. Ultrasound Group (A) received ultrasound treatment plus the regular wound care. Microcurrent Group (B) received microcurrent stimulation plus the regular wound care and Combined Treatment Group (C) received the combined ultrasound and microcurrent plus the regular wound care. treatment was every other day for 4 weeks. Results:- Result showed that both ultrasound therapy and microcurrent stimulation were effective, but the combined ultrasound and microcurrent was more beneficial in decreasing ulcer surface area and ulcer volume as well as improving healing of pressure ulcers. Conclusion: - both were effective in accelerating pressure ulcer healing, but combined ultrasound and microcurrent treatment was more advantageous

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