Tackling Pressure Ulcer Via Bee Venom Phonophoresis

Tackling Chronic Pressure Ulcer Via Bee Venom Phonophoresis

This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of topical Bee Venom gel versus phonophoresis of Bee Venom gel to accelerate healing of chronic pressure ulcer

In this study, the Bee Venom gel was prepared in a gel formula. Patients with chronic pressure ulcers were enrolled randomly into two different groups. Group 1 received a topical application of Bee Venom gel, 3 times per weeks. While group 2 received phonophoresis of Bee Venom gel using low frequency ultrasound, 3 times per week. The treatment lasted for 8 consecutive weeks. The Image J Software is used to measure the wound surface area before and after treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with stage II and III chronic neuropathic ulcers.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with chronic cardiac,
• Patients with renal, and
• Patients with hepatic diseases and
• Diabetic patients. Additionally,
• Patients with immunosuppressive diseases,
• Patients with HIV, and
• Anemia Patients