Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Combined With Polarized Light Therapy Effect on Neuropathic Foot Ulcer

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Combined With Polarized Light Therapy Effect on Neuropathic Foot Ulcer Regarding Transcutaneous Oxygen Saturation (TcpO2) and Healing Rate ( A Randomized Control Study)

Neuropathic ulcers develop due to nerve damage (neuropathy), commonly seen in conditions like diabetes, leading to loss of sensation, repetitive trauma, and poor wound healing. These ulcers typically occur on weight-bearing areas, hyperbaric oxygen and polarized light therapies may have a synergistic effect, improving oxygenation, cellular activity, and overall healing outcomes in neuropathic ulcers, particularly in diabetic foot ulcers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients had cardiac ejection fraction (CEF) 50%
• blood pressure (BP) 150/90mmHg.
• Chest X-ray was reported normal
• all patients were clinically evaluated by a specialized ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician to ensure suitability for the hyperbaric chamber.

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, malignancy
• cardiac pacemakers, or any disorder that lead to ulcers other than diabetes
• chronic peripheral arterial disease.