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7. TROPHIC ULCERS
Treatment should be performed in accordance with the
scheme 10
. Duration of the
treatment course – 9-21 days.
Before a treatment procedure, treat the edges of the ulcer with iodine solution, in 3 cm. of
diameter. Vibrophones should be placed on the borders of the affected area. If an ulcer is
not a large one, one vibraphone can be located over a large blood vessel supplying the
affected area. Do not use any ointments during the treatment with the apparatus.
Scheme 10. Treatment of trophic ulcers
Site of wound
Day
Mode Duration,
min.
Morning 1
10–20
Afternoon 1
10–20
1–9 (21)
Evening 1
10–20
If no obvious effect achieved after 10 treatment procedures by VITAFON-
Т
, one
should continue the treatment course, additionally treating spinal areas involved (in
accordance with the
scheme 4
in the case of ulcers on lower extremities and in
accordance with the
scheme 1
in the case of ulcers on upper extremities. In the majority
of cases the healing effect is achieved already after a single treatment course. Treatment
by the apparatus goes well with reflex therapy and laser therapy.
The treatment should
not be performed in body zones affected by trombophlebitis.
8. FRACTURES
Treatment should be performed in accordance with the
scheme 11
. Duration of the
treatment course – 15-30 days.
VITAFON-
Т
is used to accelerate fracture healing, to increase the strength of
connective tissue, to prevent complications, to remove swelling and itching within areas
covered with fixed dressing, and to restore joint activity.
Scheme 11. Treatment of fractures
Fracture zone
Day
Daily number
of procedures
Mode Duration,
min.
1–15 (30)
1–2
2
20–40
One should start treatment with the apparatus not earlier than in 3-4 days after the
trauma. Vibrophones should be applied as near to the fracture, as possible. In the case of
plaster fixation, vibrophones are to be placed directly over the plaster at the angle of 90
o
to each other (see picture 2). A patient must lie during the treatment of fracture.
It is recommended for a patient to lie within an hour or two after the treatment. If
there is an edema at the fracture area under the fixing bandage, vibrophones are to be
additionally applied over the edema (15-20 minutes, mode 2).
A pillow should be placed under the fractured extremity to elevate it higher than the
heart level and to accelerate blood outflow. Concomitant injuries and wounds (including
even little scratches) are to be also obligatory treated by the apparatus in combination
with the iodine therapy according to the
scheme 16
.
The apparatus can be used in combination with other means of treatment, including
Yelizarov’s apparatus. It may be applied to areas where there are metal inserts.
