Comparação dos efeitos da laserterapia e corrente de alta frequência na cicatrização de lesões abertas

Abstract

Open wounds are a serious problem of public health due the high risk of infection and reduction in the quality of life. The multidisciplinary team approach to accelerate the tissue healing is important, because it prevents the worsening of the lesion, colonization, bacterial infection. Laser Therapy and High Frequency Current are therapeutic resources used to help this process. Objectives: This research has as objective to compare the effects of Laser Therapy and High Frequency Current in the open wounds healing. Methodology: It is about a descriptive, analytical, longitudinal and experimental research, accomplished at Hospital Regional do Agreste (HRA), composed by ten individuals affected with open lesions, from both sexes, and age group from 20 to 45 years, separated in two groups. The sample was evaluated through a data collect, a physic exam for the measuring of the wound in centimeters and photographic register following the application of techniques. A statistical, descriptive and analytical analysis was made, with presentation of the observed variables. Results: The experimental group treated with Laser Therapy showed an overall average of 57,6% on reduction of the injured area, higher average when its compared to the experimental group treated with the High Frequency Current, which got an overall average of 54,2% on reduction of injured area. Conclusion: The Low Potency Laser (HeNe 670nm e AsGa 904nm) got better results on reduction of opened wounds, when its compared do the High Frequency Current, but both resources were successful in the healing process. Terms: Open wounds, Physiotherapy, Cicatrization.