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. 2011 May 5;2011:1901.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
63 people
In review
Adverse effects
with electrotherapy
with sham treatment
Absolute results not reported

2 people in the electrotherapy group had hypergranulation of the ulcer, and 2 had local irritation (2/35 [6%] for either outcome), possibly as a result of concomitant use of topical sulfadiazine cream

RCT
34 people Adverse effects
with electrotherapy plus standard care
with standard care alone
Absolute results not reported

The RCT noted that adverse effects were minor and rare, the most common with electrotherapy plus standard care was red, raised, itchy skin under the large dispersive electrode, which was attributed to contact dermatitis