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KMID : 1206219940010020333
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
1994 Volume.1 No. 2 p.333 ~ p.343
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Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Wound Healing : Review of the Literature
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Kim Sik-Hyun
Kim Soo-Min
Kim Yong-Soo
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Abstract
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This study was performed to assess the efficacy of electrical stimulation for healing of wound in injured tissue, and to provide a baseline for electrical stimulation in the treatment. Although the specific mechanism by electrical stimulation which may promote injured tissue to heal is not known, generally many hypothesis exist such as bactericidal effect, enhanced circulation, stimulation of cellular biosynthesis and replication, and attraction of connective tissues and inflammatory cells The results of this study are as follows : 1. The healing of skin wound was facilitated by electrical stimulation 2. The capacity of collagen synthesis was significantly accelerated by electrical stimulation 3. The application of electrical stimulation to injured tissue may be helpful in augmenting the rate of wound contracture.
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