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A biochemical approach to wound healing through the use of modalities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17276203     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Wound healing is a complex pathway that is energy dependent. Nonhealing wounds frequently require the use of physical modalities to achieve healing. There is much debate over which treatment modality to use, with varying clinical results in the literature. This review paper describes a common biochemical pathway that helps the clinician understand, at a molecular level, how the transference of energy to a wound can result in positive clinical results. The mechanisms of action for ultraviolet light, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound are reviewed along with a proposed biochemical roadmap. An emphasis on protein biochemistry is supported with an extensive review of the literature.
Authors:
William J Ennis; Claudia Lee; Patricio Meneses
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in dermatology     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0738-081X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Dermatol.     Publication Date:    2007 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-02-05     Completed Date:  2007-05-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8406412     Medline TA:  Clin Dermatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  63-72     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Comprehensive Wound and Disease Management Program, St James Hospital and Healthcare Centers, Olympia Fields Campus, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, USA. w.ennis@comcast.net
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Ultrasonic Therapy*
Ultraviolet Therapy*
Wound Healing / physiology*,  radiation effects

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