Purpose: To assess the therapeutic efficacy of shock wave therapy and ultrasound therapy on healing of venous ulcer. Material and Methods: Thirty patients with Lower limb ulcer ( second degree )were selected randomly from Kasr- el aine hospitals. Patient's ages were ranged from 30-45 years. These patients were divided into two equal groups: Group A (Shock wave group): In this group, fifteen patients received unfocused Shock wave therapy (500 pulses /cm2 ,0.1 mJ/mm2)two sessions per week for six week plus routine medical treatment (emollient, corticosteroid, antibiotics). Group B (Ultrasound group):In this group, fifteen patients were received ultrasound therapy (1mHz,0.5w/cm2) plus routine medications. The method of assessment was 3d autocade (photographic; burn depth, size, color). Measurements were conducted before starting the treatment as a first record and at the end of 6 weeks of treatment as second record. Results showed significant decrease in wound surface area and increase in the rate of epithelialization in shock wave group compared to ultrasound group. Conclusion: It was concluded that Shock wave therapy had more effect on wound healing of venous ulcer than ultrasound wave.
