What Researchers Did
Researchers treated two patients with intractable scleroderma-related extremity ulcers using 30 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) after identifying local ischaemia.
What They Found
Both patients, who had intractable bilateral extremity ulcers due to scleroderma, underwent 30 treatments of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) at 2.4 ATA. All wounds healed successfully, marking the first reported successful use of HBOT for scleroderma ulcers.
Canadian Relevance
This study, conducted by Canadian researchers, highlights a potential treatment for scleroderma ulcers, a condition affecting patients in Canada.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its very small sample size, consisting of only two patients, which limits the generalizability of the findings.