11/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
The occurrence of pressure ulcer followed by immobility is one of the most common orthopedic problems. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, aloe vera gel could prevent and treat pressure ulcers.
The researchers concluded that aloe vera is a more effective and less costly treatment in preventing and healing the ulcers compared to current treatments, making it a great substitute for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Read the full text of the study at this link.
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Journal Reference:
Hekmatpou D, Mehrabi F, Rahzani K, Aminiyan A. THE EFFECT OF ALOE VERA GEL ON PREVENTION OF PRESSURE ULCERS IN PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED IN THE ORTHOPEDIC WARDS: A RANDOMIZED TRIPLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 29 September 2018; 18(264). DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2326-2
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