Effect Of Aloe Vera Gel Phonophoresis On Venous Ulcer Healing

Abstract

Purpose:The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of aloe vera gel phonophoresis on healing of venous ulcers. Methods: Sixty male and female patients with chronic lower limb venous ulcers participated in this study. Their ages ranged from 45to 60 years and were distributed randomly into group (A), 30 patients who received transdermal delivery of aloe vera (Phonophoresis) by low-intensity ultrasound in addition to regular medical care, and group (B), 30 patients who received topical aloe vera after receiving therapeutic ultrasound in addition to regular medical care. Imito wound mobile software and normal saline were used to evaluate ulcer surface area and volume, respectively. The evaluation was done pre-treatment, after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment. Results: There was a significant improvement in venous ulcer healing as there were reductions in wound surface and volume within each group. By comparing both groups post-treatment, results revealed that despite the difference between both groups not reaching a significant level, there was a clinical wound healing improvement in favor of group (A). Conclusion Aloe vera Phonophoresis (transdermal delivery of aloe vera) is a safe, non-invasive, and beneficial modality for lower limb venous ulcers and can be added to the treatment protocols for these debilitating conditions.